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Labour Leadership Crisis and Budget Measures
Prime Minister Starmer faces a Labour revolt following heavy election losses. The government is implementing significant budget measures, including cuts to the national disability insurance scheme and capital gains tax reforms.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
The Guardian
Labor’s ambitious and politically risky tax reform aims to help first home buyers and foster intergenerational fairness<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/12/budget-2026-live-updates-federal-treasurer-jim-chalmers-speech-time-tonight-latest-news-ntwnfb
2026-05-12 09:35 UTC
BBC News
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
2026-05-12 09:38 UTC
The Guardian
NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIA<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/12/budget-2026-live-updates-federal-treasurer-jim-chalmers-speech-ti
2026-05-12 09:40 UTC