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 Minister Bill Shorten 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.

Australia Politics Live: Bill Shorten Defends Speechwriter Fee and Food Relief Top-Up

In Australia politics news, Bill Shorten is defending a $600,000 fee paid to a speechwriter, while a $5 million top-up for food and emergency food relief is being discussed. The NDIS minister has praised Julianne Stewart's work but denies negotiating the deal. In other news, a recent Guardian Essential poll shows that more voters are in favor of stricter rules on social media, with over two-thirds supporting raising the age limit from 13 to 16. Approval ratings for Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese are also highlighted in the poll. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.