Albanese government passes gambling and NDIS reforms with Coalition support
Quick Look
The Australian government secured Coalition support to pass major reforms on online gambling advertising and significant spending cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), despite criticism from Senator David Pocock regarding the scope of the changes.
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Why It Matters
The Albanese government and the Coalition have reached an agreement on legislative reforms concerning gambling advertising and NDIS budget management.
This week, the Albanese government passed major reforms to online gambling advertising and deep cuts to rein in NDIS spending – all with the Coalition’s support.
David Pocock has long been a vocal critic of the government’s approach to both of these issues, saying Labor and the opposition have failed to stand up to vested interests on gambling reforms. And while he agrees NDIS cuts are needed, he says major parties have ignored expert evidence on the value of community participation and are handing over important decisions to algorithms with little scrutiny.
Open Questions
- What specific algorithmic criteria will be used for NDIS decisions?
- How will the gambling advertising reforms be enforced?
