The government has restated its commitment to reduce the growth rate of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to 8 per cent, as new figures show the runaway program will still cost almost $100 billion a year within a decade, even if the reduction is achieved. Treasurer Jim Chalmers was forced to recommit to the target after NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said the day before it may not be achieved.

Business has been given three years to get its affairs in order and ensure workers are paid their superannuation contributions every payday. The Albanese government has announced that from July 1, 2026, the option of paying super quarterly will disappear and employers will be required to pay their employees’ super at the same time as their salary and wages. The announcement follows a recommendation by Treasury that found the current system of having to pay super quarterly, which suited many...