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Ombudsman warns NDIS could become another Robodebt
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has issued a stark warning to the Albanese Government that its plan to slash $35 billion from the National Disability Insurance Scheme could risk a repeat of the Robodebt scandal. Source: Canberra Times.
Labor strikes deal with Greens on tax reforms
Labor will modify its NDIS laws and invite eight weeks of extra scrutiny over plans to cut $38 billion from the scheme, in exchange for the Greens pushing the federal budget’s tax package through Parliament this week. Source: The Age.
Senate inquiry delays NDIS reforms for second time
The Albanese Government’s plans to radically overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme have hit a stumbling block after a parliamentary report into the reforms was delayed for a second time. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector’s warning on NDIS reforms
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government’s proposed NDIS reforms should be amended to ensure that no participants are removed from the scheme before replacement services exist.
National Disability Insurance Scheme bill requires further work
Australia’s Catholic bishops are among those urging the Albanese Government to review its proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to ensure the most vulnerable are not left behind. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
NDIS inquiry delays handing down final report
A parliamentary probe tasked with scrutinising the Albanese Government’s sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme has delayed handing down its final report. Source: News.com.au.
Coalition threatens to derail reforms over ‘lack of transparency’
Labor’s plan to pass reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are in doubt, as Coalition senators raise alarm over a lack of “detail or transparency” and consider moving amendments to key savings measures. Source: The Australian.
State, territory disability ministers warn against NDIS changes
State and territory disability ministers have accused the Albanese Government of pushing on with National Disability Insurance Scheme reform that does not align with previous agreements, warning the pace of change risks the safety of people with disability. Source: ABC News.
Café where coffee, food and futures are made
A new café with a purpose in Bendigo, Victoria, is set to create vital paid work and training opportunities for people with disability, while serving great coffee to the local community. Source: VMCH.