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National Disability Insurance Scheme
Jobs in NDIS Are ‘Real Jobs’: Treasurer Backs Growth Figures
The treasurer argues jobs in the care sector should not be considered less important than private sector roles.
NDIS Trials Outcome-Based Payments Hoping to Improve Efficiency, Rein in Costs
The pilot is expected to begin in 2025.
NDIS Reform Bill Clears Senate: Spending Growth to Be Capped at 8 Percent
The new NDIS legislation halts automatic top-ups, sets up flexible budgets, and excludes non-NDIA supports.
Drugs, Luxury Goods Part of $2 Billion of Mistaken NDIS Spending: Senate Hearing
‘There would be thousands of cases where participants are claiming things that are not consistent with their plan,’ NDIS integrity chief said.
Alleged Disability Scheme Fraud Cases Before Court Top 100
Work is underway to crack down on ‘opportunists in the Australian community who see government money as an opportunity to make a quick buck,’ Shorten said.
Review Calls for 'Automatic Access' to Government Disability Support to be Scrapped
The government will also roll out ‘foundational supports’ for all 2.5 million Australians with disability.
States, Territories Agree to Pay More to Soften Ballooning NDIS Costs
The latest annual financial sustainability report projects the annual cost of the NDIS will hit $89.4 billion by 2032.
