About this episode
The episode discusses the inquiry into the NDIS overhaul and the renewed debate on data centres led by Senator David Pocock.
As the three-day inquiry into the Albanese Government's proposed NDIS overhaul gets underway, the Opposition hasn't ruled out doing a deal with the Greens to extend the hearings. And the great data centre debate is back in the spotlight, with Independent Senator David Pocock calling Australians to get a fair return as the industry continues to boom. Patricia Karvelas and Melissa Clarke break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Host: Patricia Karvelas
Guest: Melissa Clarke
Topics covered
- NDIS overhaul
- data centre debate
- Australian politics
- Greens
- inquiry
Keywords
- NDIS
- data centres
- David Pocock
- Albanese Government
- politics
- inquiry
- Greens
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Albanese Government
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