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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 39 MIN

Albanese swings big on NDIS reforms

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As the leaves on the parliamentary budget tree change colour, Labor has unveiled an enormous NDIS overhaul — promising major savings in the upcoming budget.So, has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally used some of his political capital with the "bold" reforms? And what are the political risks, as many in the disability community remain alarmed about the implications from the overhaul?Meanwhile, momentum is growing for a gas profits tax, with an unlikely political grouping all supporting the push. However, as the PM looks to shore-up fuel security in the region, has he gone cold on the idea?Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host on The Party Room.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected] Sarah's IV with Health Minister Mark Butler here: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/SEGS2026106594290Catch up on Afternoon Briefing here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/afternoon-briefingCatch up on The Radio National Hour:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour

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