Dash Nehring

@punningstunts

(they/them causing may/hem). Mid 30s living on Wadawurrung land. AuDHD, chronically ill. bleeding heart socialist and unionist. All opinions expressed are my own. reposts and likes ≠ endorsements.

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Dash Nehring@punningstunts· 23d

this is something a spellcheck would have picked up. is the abc ok?

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· 27d

Read the paper in full but the central result of the BIS working paper is that "the more capacity the sector builds, the higher the productivity bar it must clear to sustain the boom, so a larger boom is both more likely to disappoint and more damaging when it does."

Panel (a) shows investment during five innovation-led booms as multiples of each episode’s pre-boom trough: canals (US, from 1835), railways (GB, from 1843), the 1920s (US, from 1921), dotcom (US, from 1995) and AI hyperscaler capex (from 2023, with 2026 from announced guidance).

Panel (b) shows the network of equity stakes and compute-purchase commitments linking hyperscalers, chipmakers, AI labs and the leading neocloud, with thicker edges for larger deals.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jul 12

Dangit my order got changed at the last minute

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jul 8

are we in an alternate reality or

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jul 5

I made a silly edit video and I can't post it anywhere without it getting taken down because of the song.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 28

New favourite reaction image

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 25

I'm screaming. The decoupling of wages from productivity means that we will see precious few of the benefits of increased productivity from AI, if they eventuate at all.

But she warns “generation-on-generation progress is stalling”.

“Late millennials, born in the 1990s, were the first generation not to see the same progress in their living standards,” she said, referring to the measure of average individual disposable income.

“One big culprit is our slow productivity growth, which has been running at just 0.3 per cent for the past decade – less than a quarter of its 60-year average.”

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 25

Is anyone going to tell Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall that the initialism for their new political party is "CSA"

Screenshot of ABC headline:
Teals Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall form new political party Community Strong Australia. The screenshot features a picture of Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall sitting in an ABC radio National studio with microphones in front of them.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 23

The government is trying to manufacture consent based on a paltry $10b for foundational supports for people with "low to moderate" needs, which will not begin to cover the supports lost by the 240,000 participants who will be exited from the scheme.

In 2023, states, territories and the Commonwealth agreed to provision $10 billion for so-called foundational supports to assist Australians with low to moderate needs as an alternative to the NDIS.

About $4 billion was earmarked for the establishment of what has become known as the Thriving Kids program, which is due to start rolling out in October and be fully established by 2027.

The remaining $6 billion remains available to reinstate and develop state-based supports for both young people and adults who have low or moderate needs.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 23

The Committee: "States and Territories have totally agreed to take on anyone exited from the NDIS" (Source: Trust Us Bro) The States and Territories: "[we] are not in a position, and have made no agreement, to deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS" (from Sen. Pocock)

2.207 The committee understands that these reforms will result in people exiting the
Scheme where they do not meet the eligibility requirements.
2.208 As was always the intent of the Scheme, the NDIS is not meant to be the only
option for support. The committee was advised of the agreement with Premiers
regarding a significant joint investment of $10 billion into supports outside of
the Scheme.
2.209 The Committee notes that this investment reflects the original design intent of
the Scheme, which envisaged that a ‘Tier 2’ of broader community and
mainstream supports would complement the NDIS.
2.210 The Committee notes that these foundational supports are important in
ensuring Australians with disability who do not meet eligibility requirements
are not left without support.
2.211 The committee encourages the States and Territories to work on this matter
swiftly.

1.30 With a start date of 2028, when access measures commence, this represents a
small implementation runway for when these supports will be needed by
people who will be removed from the NDIS or prevented from accessing it.
1.31 Indeed, state and territory ministers do not seem convinced they can deliver or
have even agreed to establish this system of alternate supports. As stated in their
joint submission to this inquiry:
States and territories are not in a position, and have made no agreement, to
deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS4.
1.32 This evidence is significant. The practical effect of the proposed reforms will
depend heavily on the availability of alternative supports. Yet the governments
that would be expected to provide many of those supports have expressly stated
that no such commitment has been made.
1.33 States and territories also raised concerns about the information available to
them to prepare for the proposed changes. Their submission noted that, despite
the Commonwealth forecasting substantial savings from the reforms, they had
not been provided with sufficient information to understand the scale of the
impact:
States and territories have not yet been provided with the detailed or
meaningful cohort, pathway and impact information needed to understand
who may leave the Scheme, experience reduced supports, or rely more
heavily on other systems5.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 23

The committee...noted concerns raised by submitters that individuals should not be disadvantaged in accessing the NDIS on the basis of treatments they are unable to access due to financial or geographical constraints.

2.63 The Agencies acknowledged community concern that these changes ‘may lead
to delays or restrictions to NDIS access due to challenges with access or
availability of treatment.66 The committee similarly noted concerns raised by
submitters that individuals should not be disadvantaged in accessing the NDIS
on the basis of treatments they are unable to access due to financial or
geographical constraints.67
2.64 In response, the Department’s submission provided clarification, confirming
that the Bill’s treatment requirements are confined to ‘treatments funded
through the Medicare Benefits Schedule, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
and public health systems’, which are treatments within established and
recognised clinical practice in Australia.68

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 22

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 19

Bit of breaking news for your Friday arvo: the Senate Communit Affairs Legislation Committee has had another extension to its reporting date. It's now set to deliver its final report on Tuesday 23 June. #ndis

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the
NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Extension of time to report
Issue date: 19 June 2026
The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee is currently
conducting an inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
The committee has requested an extension of time to report to further
consider evidence received. The committee will now deliver its final
report on Tuesday, 23 June 2026.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 16

Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee has announced they have sought an extension "...to further consider evidence received." for its Inquiry into the NDIS Bill. It is expected to deliver its report on Friday 19th June. #ndis

MEDIA RELEASE
Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the
NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Extension of time to report
Issue date: 16 June 2026
The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee is currently
conducting an inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
The committee has requested an extension of time to report to further
consider evidence received. The committee will now deliver its final
report on Friday, 19 June 2026.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Senator Karen Grogan (Chair)
Senator Jordon Steele-John
Senator Michelle Ananda-Rajah
Senator the Hon Carol Brown
Senator Wendy Askew
Senator Alex Antic
COMMITTEE WEBSITE
www.aph.gov.au/senate_ca
CONTACT THE COMMITTEE
Senate Standing Committees
on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
community.affairs.sen@aph.
gov.au

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 14

I gave myself a haircut and think it looks decent. The clippers I bought back in 2020 have paid for themselves many times over!

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 11

State and Territory Disability Ministers have shared their concerns regarding the new NDIS Bill. To translate from bureaucratese: the changes are against the recommendations of the NDIS Review and other reviews. They are also not what the National Cabinet agreed to in January 2026.

State and territory Disability Ministers have identified the following key concerns;
● The proposed changes go beyond and contrast with recommendations of previous reviews including the NDIS review, Productivity Commission and the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA).
● They are inconsistent with commitments by all governments at National Cabinet in January 2026, including the Heads of Agreement on Health and Disability and in the National Agreement on Foundational Supports.
● Collectively, these reforms risk shifting the Scheme away from its participant first design, fundamentally altering the balance between safeguards, individualised supports, and fiscal control.
● The Bill centralises decision-making with the Commonwealth Minister, weakening established co-governance arrangements and prioritising rapid expenditure reduction.
● Significant projected participant exits by 2031 are not accompanied by clearly defined alternative supports, creating risk of unmet need and cost-shifting to state and territory systems (including health, education, and justice), which are not equipped for increased
demand and cannot deliver like-for-like services with the NDIS.
● Concerningly, Disability Ministers have not been meaningfully consulted in the development of these reforms, signalling a broader shift away from shared governance despite the Scheme’s joint funding responsibilities.
● Disability Ministers also wish to advocate for meaningful engagement and consultation with the disability community on the proposed reforms. This is fundamental to delivering long lasting and transformational change for people with disability and ensuring that there are no unintended consequences with the implementation of these reforms.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 10

EVEN THE BBC ARE DOING IT

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 10

yeah I just don't know if the government *knows* how close it's flying to just quoting Nazis verbatim

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Jun 10

While I'm on a rant, why is every political message about "securing the future" these days, or am I just baader-meinhofing myself

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· May 7

gonna tell my kids this was chopper read

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· May 2

This is a real linkedin post made by the National Anti-Corruption Commission. It reads like a parody but it's actually real. My favourite bit is the obvious use of AI for the post.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Apr 16

Vital analysis from the ABC: "Why oil refineries are designed not to catch fire"

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Apr 8

fixed it for you

image with a black background and white text. it says "try friction maxxing by:
• attempting puzzles and games you're not good at
• learning something new, like a language or workout
• cooking new recipes
• seeing friends in person
• stopping to remember something rather than looking it up"

an additional dot point has been added in a different font and a grey background: "• rubbing one out".

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Mar 29

got an answer quicker than expected. the mural has now been censored. note how the watermelons are gone?

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Mar 29

Queensland Police are now investigating a South Brisbane mural by Scottie Marsh under the new hate speech laws. It says "River to the Sea" and features an image of John Farnham and some watermelon slices.

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Mar 25

OK now do Palestine thanks Penny

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Mar 9

we sold it already

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Feb 11

Without downloading any new pics describe your gender

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Feb 2

This meme becomes more accurate with each passing day

Meme of a man placing a small domino labelled "Something Awful Bans Hentai" in front of a series of larger dominos, culminating in the largest one labelled "FALL OF THE US EMPIRE"

Dash Nehring@punningstunts· Nov 12

the full statement is even worse. If it's not written by AI, it's terrible copywriting. (it's written by AI)