Health Minister Mark Butler has labelled criticism from state and territory disability ministers regarding the NDIS overhaul as "extraordinary," stating they agreed to a plan involving spending cuts. Treasury modelling indicates over 240,000 people may exit the scheme, with states expressing concerns about service gaps.
The Albanese government's proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to cut spending and reduce participant numbers have drawn heavy criticism from advocates and people with disabilities during a Senate inquiry. Shadow NDIS minister Melissa McIntosh also discussed concerns about the legislation.
Australia faces various political challenges: One Nation's surge in popularity and fundraising, debates over AUKUS partnership stability, criticism of Labor's NDIS changes, concerns over gambling ad regulations, and AI regulation disputes.
State and territory disability ministers are sounding the alarm over the Albanese government's proposed NDIS overhaul, warning they cannot provide 'like-for-like services' for over 200,000 participants expected to be moved off the scheme by 2031. They express concerns about a lack of consultation and the risk of unmet needs and cost-shifting to state systems.
Australian state and territory disability ministers are alarmed by proposed NDIS reforms, warning they cannot provide equivalent services for over 200,000 participants expected to be moved off the scheme by 2031. They cite a lack of consultation and risk of unmet needs and cost-shifting to state systems.
An Australian Federal Police investigation has led to the charging of a National Disability Insurance Agency employee over an alleged $5 million plot to steal funds from the NDIS and a disability services provider. The 48-year-old woman faces multiple charges including fraud and disclosing protected information.
The Greens are pushing Labor to extend Senate inquiries into NDIS cuts and tax changes, potentially delaying the government's agenda. They oppose rushing NDIS reforms and may align with the Coalition to demand longer scrutiny, despite generally supporting the tax reforms.
The Grattan Institute has strongly criticized the Australian Labor government's proposed NDIS budget cuts, calling them 'blunt and inequitable' and 'underpinned by dubious logic'. The thinktank argues that slashing social participation budgets could lead to 'absurd' outcomes for participants, potentially undermining the scheme's core purpose.
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Australia's NDIS reform advisory committee and the Human Rights Commission warn proposed changes could cause 'material harm' to people with disabilities, undermine the scheme's intent, and concentrate power in the health minister. The government aims to cut participant numbers by 2030 for financial sustainability.
A former head of Australia's disability royal commission warns planned NDIS reforms could increase isolation and segregation for participants, contradicting key lessons from the inquiry. The government aims to cut costs by reducing funding for social participation, a move criticized by disability advocates and the NDIS reform advisory committee.
Regional families are anxiously waiting to see the impact of recently announced changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), especially for those with autism.
Australians with MND who have rapidly changing needs fear they will lose a priority pathway to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme under Labor’s planned changes.
About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, the scheme's integrity chief has told a parliamentary hearing.
About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, the scheme's integrity chief has told a parliamentary hearing.
State leaders are reacting to the sweeping cuts coming for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with one minister arguing the federal government will "walk away" from those in need.
Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled sweeping cuts to the ballooning National Disability Insurance Scheme, aimed at cutting costs of the program down to $55 billion by the end of the decade.
Health Minister Mark Butler has unveiled sweeping cuts to the ballooning National Disability Insurance Scheme, aimed at cutting costs of the program down to $55 billion by the end of the decade.
The nationwide closure of specialist centres has put a spotlight on the adequacy of National Disability Insurance Scheme funding for children with "severe, profound, lifelong" autism.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is flagging more "savings" to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government seeks to curb growth to about 5 per cent. Follow live.
