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Queensland’s state government has missed a deadline to sign up to the federal government’s Thriving Kids program before its rollout begins today.
Under the program, state governments will provide supports to children up to 8 years old with mild to moderate autism or developmental delays. They will be made ineligible for federal aid through the NDIS in 2028.
This scheme is helping Australians, particularly young Australians, get their foot in the door and achieve the dream of home ownership. When it comes to housing challenges, we’re tackling it from every angle – making it easier for first home buyers, boosting supply and helping renters get a better deal.
The post Australia news live: ATO finds one-quarter of big firms pay zero tax; almost one in two homebuyers using 5% deposit scheme appeared first on World news | The Guardian.
