We can’t deliver ‘like-for-like-services’ for people kicked off the NDIS, states warn Albanese government
Summary
Australian state and territory disability ministers have warned the federal government they cannot provide the same services to over 200,000 people expected to be removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by 2031. The government plans to reduce NDIS budgets and eligibility to make the scheme more financially sustainable, but this has raised concerns about the impact on people with disabilities and the readiness of other services to support them.Key Facts
- Over 240,000 NDIS participants are expected to lose access under new rules starting in 2028.
- The NDIS currently costs about $50 billion a year, and the government wants to slow its growth.
- State and territory ministers say they were not properly consulted about these changes.
- Ministers warn other state systems like health, education, and justice are not prepared to provide the same level of disability support.
- Planned cuts include a 50% reduction in social and community participation programs for NDIS participants.
- Disability ministers fear some people with disabilities may face increased isolation or end up in inappropriate places like hospitals.
- Federal Health Minister Mark Butler supports the plan and wants the bill passed before the winter break on July 2.
- Opposition and some senators want a longer inquiry and more time to consider the legislation.
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