The most contentious parts of the NDIS bill being scrutinised today

Politicians are presiding over three days of public hearings into a bill paving the way for the biggest ever cuts to the NDIS ...

NDIS bill creates funding cut powers, civil penalties and stricter test for access

Legislation designed to save $35 billion in NDIS spending is introduced to parliament, revealing new powers for the minister to cut funding to classes of supports, automate some decisions and create ...
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'Thriving Kids' and a fresh growth target: The new NDIS announcements explained

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed the lives of its participants, but hard questions about the scheme's future are again being asked. On Wednesday, Disability and NDIS ...
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Draft NDIS bill is the first step to reform – but some details have disability advocates worried

Since the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released its recommendations in December, there has been a series of Town Hall events to discuss them around the country – but no ...
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Riverina NDIS recipients say support already being cut ahead of looming reforms

Riverina NDIS recipients say they are already experiencing sharp reductions in support packages, ahead of federal reforms expected to ...

Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect

Women are already less likely to access the NDIS for their disabilities than men and more likely to be carers.