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NDIS
National Disability Insurance Scheme Saves $1 Billion
The NDIS was slated to grow by 19 percent this financial year, but ended up growing 12 percent instead.
Bill Shorten Announces Retirement, Set for New Career in Academia
Shorten has said his decision was driven by an interest in changing careers.
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.
Billion Dollar Question as Liberals, Greens Seek to Delay NDIS Amendment
NDIS minister Bill Shorten has accused the Greens and Liberals of playing politics by delaying an amendment to the costly scheme.
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.
Minister Under Pressure for Hiring Speechwriter for $640,000
A professional speechwriter will be paid around $300,000 a year to assist NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, despite there being an existing communications team.
Businessman Sentenced to 12 Years Behind Bars Over $395 Million NDIS Fraud
The businessman pleaded guilty to 2 counts of falsifying documents and 2 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.
‘Needs to Be Made Sustainable’: PM to Lower Future NDIS Funding Increases
‘It’s all difficult stuff, making sure that we can make the NDIS the best version of itself, including the most sustainable version of itself.’
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.
Disability Service Cops $1.8 Million Fine for Burns Death
‘Almost the maximum penalty has been awarded with respect to the specific contraventions closely aligned with Ms. Lucas’s tragic, untimely death.’
Minister Says Sex Offenders Only a Tiny Segment of NDIS Recipients
‘There are some people, when they come out of jail, we have an obligation to provide disability supports for.’
‘Alarming’: Number of Australians on Welfare Jumps to 2.1 Million
Recipients of NDIS make up an overwhelming 86 percent of the growth to the total number of people on welfare since 2018.
Disability Provider Faces $1.8 Million Fine Over Burns Death
Kyah Lucas suffered burns to 35 percent of her body when she was bathed at her home by two workers from NDIS.
Crackdown Vowed on Inflated NDIS Prices
People would be empowered to dob in providers ripping off disabled people.
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.
Cost Blowouts Prompt Stricter Criteria for NDIS Autism Access
This potential change has sparked discussions about the impact on families, and advocates emphasised the need for a balanced approach.
Stronger Protections for Australians With Disabilities
Disabled Australians could soon have stronger protections for their rights and safety when seeking support services.
