Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal
The Australian government has reached a deal with the Coalition to pass a controversial NDIS bill after agreeing to substantial amendments. Critics, including the Greens and disability advocates, remain concerned about the impact on vulnerable participants.
Mark Butler has said some of the NDIS bill amendments are ‘relatively technical’ while others are ‘relatively substantial’ Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Mark Butler has said some of the NDIS bill amendments are ‘relatively technical’ while others are ‘relatively substantial’ Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP National disability insurance scheme Controversial NDIS bill undergoes ‘substantial’ amendments as Labor and Coalition strike deal David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting hundreds of thousands of participants
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