NDIS changes ‘retrogressive’ and out of step with review, MPs say
A Labor-led parliamentary committee has criticized the Australian government's proposed NDIS reforms, labeling them as retrogressive. The report suggests the changes could limit essential disability support and fail to align with previous independent reviews.
Why it matters
The NDIS is a $50 billion scheme; changes to it impact the fundamental human rights and support systems for hundreds of thousands of Australians with disabilities.
The Albanese government’s proposed NDIS reforms have come under fire from a parliamentary committee. Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The Albanese government’s proposed NDIS reforms have come under fire from a parliamentary committee. Photograph: Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images National disability insurance scheme 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 article reports on a parliamentary committee's findings and includes government defense, maintaining a balanced journalistic approach.
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