- Why fund NDIS? Because one day you might need it, Stella Young Ramp Up 1 May 2013
... Predictably, cries of "It's so unfair" and "Why should I have to pay for these people" came thick and fast. Yesterday news.com.au published a piece by Matt Young. Despite our shared surname, Matt is no relation to me and I don't know him personally. I'm sure he's a lovely chap.
It's just that he, like far too many Australians, seems to think that disability has nothing to do with him. He works hard for his money. Why shouldn't he get to spend it how he wants?
... In the spirit of healthy debate, news.com.au invited a response from me. I'm a fellow taxpayer, after all. I share some of Matt's concerns about wanting to decide what I spend my money on
... read the full article here, on Ramp Up
... It means the NDIS will become a reality, lifting the hopes of 2 million Australians living with disabilities and their carers.
The decision, likely to be announced within days, will result in the collection of about $3.5 billion a year towards the Commonwealth's major share of the scheme. It is expected to begin in 2014.
.... In a series of mixed messages emanating from the Coalition, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott recommitted to the NDIS but questioned the wisdom of a levy and hinted that the starting date should be subject to the state of the economy.
- Labor to lock in levy rise, Mark Kenny, Sydney Morning Herald, 1st May 2013
... It means the NDIS will become a reality, lifting the hopes of 2 million Australians living with disabilities and their carers.
The decision, likely to be announced within days, will result in the collection of about $3.5 billion a year towards the Commonwealth's major share of the scheme. It is expected to begin in 2014.
.... In a series of mixed messages emanating from the Coalition, Opposition Leader Tony Abbott recommitted to the NDIS but questioned the wisdom of a levy and hinted that the starting date should be subject to the state of the economy.
... read the full article here, from the Sydney Morning Herald.
But she has indicated the proposal will not be legislated in the current Parliament - suggesting the plan to hike the Medicare levy from July 1, 2014, will be taken to the election as Labor's policy ...
- Julia Gillard announces 0.5 per cent increase in Medicare levy to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Lanai Scarr, Samantha Maiden, Gemma Jones, News Limited Network, 1st May 01, 2013
But she has indicated the proposal will not be legislated in the current Parliament - suggesting the plan to hike the Medicare levy from July 1, 2014, will be taken to the election as Labor's policy ...
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