Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
Summary
Australia’s government will make many changes to a new bill about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The changes aim to address concerns about funding cuts for people with disabilities, though some groups still criticize parts of the bill.Key Facts
- The Australian government will introduce 63 changes to the NDIS bill.
- Some changes are technical, while others are significant.
- A new rule allows people who lose funds suddenly to apply for more support within 90 days.
- A minister will have power to cut funding in some support areas for many participants, by up to 99%.
- Disability advocates and some politicians criticize these funding cuts as harmful.
- New penalties will be created for people who misuse NDIS funding or give kickbacks.
- The bill will likely pass in the Senate with support from the Coalition.
- Tax law changes about property inheritance will be voted on separately on Wednesday.
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