The Australian Greens have called the federal government’s decision to place a cap on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) a broken promise to disabled Australians.
The cap, announced on April 28 after the National Cabinet meeting, limits the growth target for the NDIS to eight percent by July 1, 2026, allowing for “further moderation” as the scheme matures.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said it would ensure its future.
“These reforms are about ensuring the future of the Scheme in the best interests of the participants, and our reboot is making sure every dollar gets through to the people the Scheme was designed for, NDIS participants with severe and permanent disabilities, ” he said….