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The Greens will support the Albanese government’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes under a deal that delays and adjusts Labor’s planned overhaul of the national disability insurance scheme. The agreement allows Labor to pass its budget measures before federal parliament’s winter break.

Australian MPs return to parliament for debates on tax and NDIS reforms before winter break. Jane Hume of the Coalition supports increased scrutiny of NDIS changes but raises concerns about addressing rorts and criminal behavior in the system. The national cabinet will also discuss fuel security.

Mark Butler warns the Coalition against using NDIS bill as a political pawn, as the opposition and Greens consider teaming up to delay the legislation. The health minister remains confident in the government's plan despite criticisms over the accelerated timeline for passing NDIS, negative gearing, and capital gains changes.

Jonathon Duniam, a Tasmanian Liberal senator, will retire from politics before the end of the year. A father and daughter were found dead in a Sydney river. The Senate is set to release a report on the NDIS inquiry.

A Labor-led joint human rights committee report criticizes proposed NDIS changes as 'retrogressive' and misaligned with a landmark review, warning that cuts to the $50bn scheme could reduce support for over 200,000 participants. The committee raised concerns about human rights implications of restricting access to disability support.

The Albanese government's proposed changes to the NDIS aim to reduce the number of participants by 2031, prompting states and territories to warn they can't provide equivalent services for over 200,000 people shifted off the scheme. States and territories disability ministers expressed concerns about delivering 'like-for-like services' for those exiting the scheme.

Labor's plan to fast-track NDIS and tax reforms faces potential delays as the Greens and Coalition consider collaborating to extend Senate inquiries. The Greens demand a longer review process for proposed NDIS cuts, while the government seeks support for its tax and housing changes.

Australian Health Minister Mark Butler defended government cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) amid $53 billion in new defense spending, acknowledging public unease but asserting the scheme remains among the world's best. The proposed changes, expected to remove 160,000 participants by 2030, face opposition from the Greens and parts of the disability sector, while the Coalition appears supportive.

Australia's NDIS savings will be redirected to improve aged care services, including better shower facilities, according to a government minister. A fourth man has been charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.