Australia politics live: NDIS reforms to pass parliament today after 63 amendments get Coalition on side
Summary
The Australian government passed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after adding 63 amendments to get support from the Coalition party. Health Minister Mark Butler said the government is confident in forecasts about rental prices remaining mostly stable despite budget changes. The debate about allowing easier early access to superannuation (retirement savings) continues.Key Facts
- The NDIS bill passed the Senate after 63 amendments were made to win Coalition support.
- The bill will now pass the lower house of parliament.
- Mark Butler is the Australian health and NDIS minister.
- Treasury forecasts renters will see only about a $2 per week increase in rent after budget changes.
- Some reports from banks and real estate agents suggest rents may rise more, but the government disagrees.
- Pauline Hanson is pushing for easier early access to superannuation savings to help people financially.
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Mark Butler reject claims that the government will scrap the superannuation system.
- The amendments aim to control spending on the NDIS program.
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