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.
Why it matters
The NDIS is a critical social safety net in Australia, and changes to its funding structure have significant implications for disability support.
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
Prefer the Guardian on Google The government’s controversial NDIS bill will undergo “substantial” amendments after Labor and the Coalition struck a deal, with some of the changes attracting heavy criticism from the Greens, the ACT senator David Pocock and the disability community.
Sixty-three government amendments across both houses will be introduced as part of backroom deals to pass the bill on Tuesday night, the NDIS ministers, Mark Butler and Jenny McAllister, revealed.
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