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Australia politics live: NDIS reforms to pass parliament today after 63 amendments get Coalition on side

The Guardian Australia - Australian Politics · 19 August 2026 at 6:33 am

Australia politics live: NDIS reforms to pass parliament today after 63 amendments get Coalition on side

Bill passed Senate on Wednesday evening and is due back in lower house today.

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Australia politics live: NDIS reforms to pass parliament today after 63 amendments get Coalition on side

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