Pocock and crossbenchers call Labor’s NDIS overhaul ‘too far, too fast’ in scathing Senate inquiry report
Summary
The Australian government plans to make big changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to control costs. The changes include cutting budgets for some participants and introducing stricter eligibility rules, but some politicians and disability advocates say these cuts are too fast and will hurt disabled people.Key Facts
- The NDIS supports over 770,000 Australians with disabilities and costs $52 billion a year.
- The government aims to save $37.8 billion over four years by tightening rules and reducing budgets.
- From 2028, all participants will face independent functional assessments to check eligibility.
- The NDIS minister can cut individual funding by up to 99%, with a planned 50% cut for social participation budgets.
- About 241,000 people will be removed from the NDIS by 2031, with others prevented from joining.
- New state and territory programs are expected to support those no longer in the NDIS.
- Some crossbench senators and disability groups warn the changes are too harsh and will shift care responsibilities to families, especially affecting women.
- The government is expected to reach a deal with opposition parties to approve the changes in parliament soon.
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