Monique Ryan
- Opinion
- Disability
My niece needs the NDIS. Yes, it must be cut – but with a scalpel, not a chainsaw
The NDIS must be sustainable – and any rorts stopped. But we can’t deny support for the truly needy. My three-year-old niece is among them.
- James Massola
Latest
- Exclusive
- Disability
Crossbench MPs warn Labor against slashing NDIS growth in budget
Independents, led by Monique Ryan, said curbing NDIS growth before other systems were set up would push costs onto other areas, such as health and aged care, and urged Labor to find cost savings elsewhere.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
Labor has put 169 issues in the ‘too hard basket’. This obscure rule may finally force them to act
From gambling harm to financial abuse, the government has failed to respond to 169 Senate reports on time. The opposition and independents are forcing the issue.
- Brittany Busch
- Exclusive
- Bondi shooting
Crossbench MPs demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction
A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.
- Nick Newling and Amber Schultz
- Exclusive
- Healthcare
Sign-stomping surgeon in ‘chilling’ Monique Ryan video ordered into mentoring
The neurosurgeon, who appeared in a viral video showing him stomping on Ryan’s election sign, is to undergo mentoring to improve his communication with patients.
- Henrietta Cook
Spirit of Australia: Qantas makes Stuart Broad take a walk
The veteran England fast bowler tried to board his flight early. Qantas staff were having none of it.
- Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
- Updated
- Liberal Party
Amelia Hamer holds off rivals to win Malvern preselection
Hamer’s victory further cements a generational shift within the Victorian branch of the Liberal Party, following the elevation of Jess Wilson to leader.
- Daniella White
- Exclusive
- Secrecy
Albanese as bad as Morrison on integrity: Teal MPs and new report card slam Labor
In a report card on Labor’s transparency record, the Centre for Public Integrity claims it has failed in six of seven fields.
- Paul Sakkal
$27m war chest: The independents who raised the most money at the election
Candidates with the biggest financial backing failed to get elected at the May election as Climate 200 and individual donors poured a record $27 million into community independent campaigns.
- Natassia Chrysanthos and Millie Muroi
Election breaches skyrocket as AEC calls for more ‘assertive’ powers
The number of social media posts breaching the Electoral Act grew by 1200 per cent at the 2025 election. The Australian Electoral Commission wants powers to catch even more.
- Nick Newling