Explosive claims: NDIS Frauds Are Trafficking People With Disabilities

About this episode

The episode discusses allegations of fraud within the NDIS and features guests addressing the exploitation of vulnerable Australians and the treatment of veterans.

Tonight on Karl Weekly: Bombshell allegations inside the NDIS. Bill Shorten joins alongside Drew Pavlou to respond to growing claims of fraud and exploitation within the system — including allegations vulnerable Australians are being targeted to access payments. Who’s really to blame? Participants — or the “shonks” exploiting the scheme? Then — decorated Australian soldier Heston Russell speaks out. From leading commandos in Afghanistan to fighting battles back home, Russell opens up on the treatment of veterans — and why he believes the country is failing those who served. Plus: Queensland crime outrage and “restorative justice” debate ISIS brides returning to Australia Global headlines and breaking stories This is Karl Weekly. To purchase Heston’s book go to https://https://hestonrussell.com/book A big thanks to our mates at Revive 5. To try it, use code Karlos at https:://www.revive5.com.au/karl JUMP to chapters0:00 – Show preview: crime, ISIS brides, NDISWhat’s coming up this episode0:21 – Home invasion + crime backlashQueensland incident and rising violence debate1:52 – ISIS brides returning to AustraliaCitizenship, security and government response3:12 – Heston Russell: war…

People in this episode

Host: Karl Stefanovic

Guests: Bill Shorten, Drew Pavlou, Heston Russell

Topics covered

• NDIS fraud
• exploitation of people with disabilities
• veteran treatment
• Queensland crime
• ISIS brides
• restorative justice

Keywords

• NDIS
• fraud
• exploitation
• veterans
• Queensland crime
• ISIS brides
• restorative justice

Sponsors

Revive 5

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NDIS

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