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Australia Politics Live: Health Experts Criticize Vaping Backtrack and Aukus Faces Public Opinion Fissures

Health experts are criticizing the recent backtrack on vaping regulations in Australia, stating that the watering down of the bill has resulted in a missed opportunity to curb the use of vaping products. Meanwhile, there are concerns about public opinion surrounding the Aukus agreement, with a Labor MP suggesting that there are "fissures" in how the public perceives the deal. In other news, NDIS has expressed his frustration over the Senate vote that has delayed the overhaul of the NDIS until at least August. Shorten is disappointed with the Greens and Liberals calling for further review of the changes, arguing that it would not provide any new insights beyond what has already been gathered from previous inquiries. After months of reviewing and discussing the NDIS, including public hearings and submissions, Shorten emphasized the urgency of implementing necessary changes. The opposition's stance on the issue has been described as unprecedented, reflecting the gravity of the situation.

What is the main criticism from health experts regarding the vaping backtrack?

The main criticism is that the watering down of the bill means the chance to curb vaping use has been lost, according to a professor.

What is NDIS minister Bill Shorten's reaction to the delay in overhauling the NDIS?

Bill Shorten is furious about the delay, stating that after extensive reviews and discussions, further delays would not achieve anything new.

What is the reason behind the delay in the senate vote to overhaul the NDIS?

The delay is due to the Greens and Liberals calling for further review of the changes, despite existing inquiries and public hearings already providing necessary information.