Australia politics live: Paid parental leave ‘not safe’ with One Nation, Plibersek warns; McKim says Greens want to ‘kill’ NDIS reform bill

In Australian politics, social services minister Katya Plibersek has cautioned that paid parental leave is at risk under One Nation's policies, highlighting the party's lack of empathy for new parents. Meanwhile, shadow health and aged care minister Anne Ruston plans to introduce a bill to overhaul a contentious aged care assessment tool, aiming to restore discretion in the process. This debate underscores the broader tensions between political parties over social service funding and reform, which are crucial as the nation navigates financial and social challenges.