Billion Dollar Question as Liberals, Greens Seek to Delay NDIS Amendment

Published on June 25, 2024

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) minister Bill Shorten is warning a delay in a vote on amendments to the program could cost taxpayers $1 billion (US$665 million). An amendment before the Senate is set to help close loopholes in the NDIS and help address the unsustainable growth of the program. Mr. Shorten has condemned a move by both Liberal and Greens senators who have called for a delay until after they return from an overseas trip to Brazil and the Americas. The senators say they want more time to analyse the amendment, which was subject to a 12-week review. The two-month delay would mean delaying the bill until Aug. 5....

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