Australia news roundup: Anika Wells named in Time's rising stars list, NSW joins 'river to the sea' case
A look at Thursday's developments in Australian politics, including recognition for a federal minister and a new legal filing over a contested protest slogan.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Federal minister Anika Wells has been named among Time magazine's list of influential rising stars, drawing attention amid a busy day of political developments in Australia.
Separately, New South Wales has moved to join Queensland in a legal case concerning the phrase "from the river to the sea," a slogan that has been the subject of contention and legal scrutiny in parts of the country.
Thriving Kids rollout
Queensland's state government has missed a deadline to sign up to the federal government's Thriving Kids program ahead of its rollout. The program is designed to provide support to children up to age 8 with mild to moderate autism or developmental delays, who will become ineligible for federal assistance through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in 2028.
The federal government has also pointed to its efforts on housing, saying it is working to make it easier for first-home buyers, boost housing supply and improve conditions for renters, as part of a broader push on affordability.
Sources
- Australia news live: Anika Wells named in Time’s ‘influential rising stars’; NSW seeks to join Queensland in ‘from the river to the sea’ ban case — The Guardian — World
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