Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme is here for the long term, but the minister in charge says serious reform is essential to ensure it meets people’s needs.
NDIS and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten will address the National Press Club on Tuesday to outline his plan to secure the future of the landmark disability scheme.
More than half a million Australians receive support from the NDIS, which was established almost 10 years ago by the Gillard government.
It’s on track to be one of the federal budget’s biggest expenses, with projections showing the NDIS will cost more than $50 billion (US$33 billion) by 2025/26, overtaking annual costs for Medicare….