The Daily Aus Headlines: Fed Govt says energy bill discounts will end
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Dec 8, 2025 A shocking review reveals that a former childcare worker who abused children should have been caught much earlier. In economic news, the federal government announces the end of energy bill rebates this year, raising concerns about inflation and potential rate changes by the Reserve Bank. South Australian politics sees a shake-up with Ashton Hurn becoming the new Liberal leader. On a brighter note, Jess Stenson sets a new Australian women's marathon record, surpassing the previous time by nine seconds.
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Mandate Reporting For Safer Settings
- Require organisations to report and investigate allegations or convictions involving staff or volunteers.
- Implement mandatory reporting to help detect and disrupt abusive behaviour sooner.
Review Finds Earlier Intervention Was Possible
- A Queensland review found Ashley Paul Griffith's offending could and should have been detected and disrupted earlier.
- The government will require organisations to report and investigate allegations or convictions about workers and volunteers.
Federal Energy Bill Rebates To End
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed federal energy bill rebates will end this year as they were never intended to be permanent.
- The move follows rising inflation and market expectation of Reserve Bank rate increases.