Powering past coal and gas – Commonwealth Electricity Corporation – a publicly owned power generation company

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create the Commonwealth Electricity Corporation and PowerAustralia by separating Snowy Hydro from its retail operations, return the majority of profits as lower electricity prices for consumers, and invest $30 billion to build new wind, solar, and storage infrastructure.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.

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Disability rights and services - NDIS reforms - raise the NDIS age cap

Summary of proposal

The proposal would raise the age cap for eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by one year every 2 years.

This means a 65 year old (who is currently not in the NDIS) can access the NDIS from 1 July 2026, a 66 year old can access the NDIS from 1 July 2028 and so forth.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and would be ongoing.

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Disability rights and services - NDIS reforms - raise the NDIS age cap

Summary of proposal

The proposal would raise the age cap for eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by one year every 2 years.

This means a 65 year old (who is currently not in the NDIS) can access the NDIS from 1 July 2026, a 66 year old can access the NDIS from 1 July 2028 and so forth.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and would be ongoing.

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Tax billionaires and future billionaires and make them pay their fair share

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce an annual tax levied on high wealth individuals where their wealth exceeded $100 million with the following rates:

  • 5% of the individual’s net wealth between $100 million - $1 billion; and
  • 10% of the individual’s net wealth above $1 billion.

There would be a 10% limit of capital flight per year.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Tax billionaires and future billionaires and make them pay their fair share

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce an annual tax levied on high wealth individuals where their wealth exceeded $100 million with the following rates:

  • 5% of the individual’s net wealth between $100 million - $1 billion; and
  • 10% of the individual’s net wealth above $1 billion.

There would be a 10% limit of capital flight per year.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Establish an independent consulting regulator

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish an independent consulting regulator to enforce ethical standards, maintain a register of professional consultants, and impose penalties for misconduct, strengthening oversight and accountability in the sector.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and be ongoing.

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Establish an independent consulting regulator

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish an independent consulting regulator to enforce ethical standards, maintain a register of professional consultants, and impose penalties for misconduct, strengthening oversight and accountability in the sector.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and be ongoing.

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