The Prime Minister and state leaders have agreed to allocate funding for children with mild autism through schools and childcare instead of the NDIS. The costs will be split equally between the state and federal governments.
Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall, has unveiled plans to enable benefits claimants to explore job opportunities without forfeiting their benefits under new legislation aimed at decreasing reliance on benefits.
Opposition NDIS spokesman, Michael Sukkar, has criticized the government for elongating waiting periods and scaling back disability plans for deserving participants, noting that the scheme's growth has surpassed initial commitments.
Labor MP, Rachael Maskell, has raised concerns that reductions in benefits could drive disabled individuals into poverty, sparking ongoing discussions about welfare reform.