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

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NDIS

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