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Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism

State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.

AAP · Jun 14

Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute

A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.

AAP · Jun 12

NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say

Report by Labor-led joint human rights committee says cuts to the $50bn scheme could limit support for those in need

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12

Pre-school autism checks under state NDIS alternative

Children will be assessed twice for autism and development delays before entering school as a state prepares to launch its NDIS alternative.

AAP · Jun 11

We can’t deliver ‘like-for-like-services’ for people kicked off the NDIS, states warn Albanese government

Coalition also criticises swift timeline for proposed NDIS changes with Melissa McIntosh saying ‘we cannot forget that there are human lives at the other end’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 11

FED:NDIS change 'serves no purpose' as extension ruled out

The minister in charge of the NDIS has hosed down calls for changes to the scheme to be examined in more detail, as one of its architects raises concern.

AAP · Jun 11

'No agreement': states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts

State and territory ministers have attacked the federal government over its planned NDIS changes, warning it risks leaving disabled people stranded.

AAP · Jun 10

Tightening NDIS eligibility will disproportionately affect women – in more ways than you’d expect

Public hearings are underway this week to highlight the impacts of the government’s new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) bill to tighten eligibility and save costs.

The Conversation · Jun 10

'Historic': disability workers push for massive raise

Australian disability and community workers are calling for a historic pay rise, with almost a third saying they cannot meet basic living costs.

AAP · Jun 9

'Walking distance from Parliament': ACT govt to skip Senate inquiry into key bill

'Surely it's not too onerous.'

The Canberra Times · Jun 9