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Mon, January 27, 2025

'Policy failure in one picture': Fish and chip shop selling grey market cigarettes, NDIS services


Published on 2025-01-27 00:40:49 - Couriermail
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  • A viral photo snapped inside a local fish and chip shop has perfectly encapsulated the "failure" of Australian policy in one image.

The article from news.com.au discusses a concerning trend in Australia where a fish and chip shop in Melbourne's northern suburbs has been found selling grey market cigarettes and offering services related to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This situation highlights a broader issue of policy failure, where the NDIS, intended to support Australians with disabilities, is being exploited for profit. The shop's involvement in selling illegal tobacco products alongside NDIS services underscores the lack of oversight and regulation, allowing for such inappropriate commercial activities. This scenario not only reflects on the challenges in managing the NDIS but also points to the broader implications of policy implementation and enforcement in Australia, where economic pressures might be driving businesses to engage in questionable practices.

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[ https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/policy-failure-in-one-picture-fish-and-chip-shop-selling-grey-market-cigarettes-ndis-services/news-story/105c68eab5f7459f1738aa68149c26dc ]
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