At least 160,000 people to be removed from NDIS as Labor unveils ‘unavoidable and urgent’ cuts
Summary
The Albanese government plans to reduce the number of people on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from about 760,000 now to around 600,000 by 2030. They also aim to slow the scheme's yearly cost growth to 2% to save billions of dollars, while increasing rules for service providers to improve safety and control spending.Key Facts
- At least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the NDIS by 2030 due to tighter eligibility rules.
- The NDIS growth rate will be limited to 2% annually until 2030, down from previous higher growth estimates.
- The scheme’s cost is planned to be reduced from a forecast of $70 billion to about $55 billion by the end of the decade.
- More types of service providers, especially for personal care and daily support, will need to register with the federal government.
- Currently, about 760,000 people use the NDIS, but forecasts predicted 900,000 by 2030 before the changes.
- These changes aim to make the NDIS more sustainable and protect those who need it most.
- Some state officials and disability advocates criticize the changes, fearing increased costs and reduced support for vulnerable groups.
- Opposition parties have said they are willing to cooperate on managing the scheme's budget but want sensible solutions.
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