NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers
2 years, 4 months ago

NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers

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The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down "shonky" disability providers, telling them to "get off my scheme". Key points: Bill Shorten says some providers were making themselves "NDIS millionaires" off the backs of taxpayers It's been estimated that 15 to 20 cent of NDIS expenditure is rorted Dylan Alcott says those abusing the scheme can "go and get stuffed" Bill Shorten told the ABC that some providers were making themselves "NDIS millionaires off the backs of taxpayers and people with disability." "Ever since I became minister for the NDIS about five months ago, I've been shocked at the outpouring of complaints about some people taking the scheme for a ride," Mr Shorten said. Disability advocate and Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott echoed Mr Shorten's comments, saying those who were abusing the scheme can "go and get stuffed".

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Bill Shorten responds to concerns around NDIS changes and defends handling of support list
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bill Shorten responds to concerns around NDIS changes and defends handling of support list

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National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten has rebuffed criticism that participants were given less than 48 hours' notice about crucial changes to items that can be funded by the scheme. Mr Shorten rejected that critique and said he had been talking about "straightening up the scheme" for the past two-and-a-half years. "We found that whilst the scheme is working …

State premiers remain opposed to NDIS reforms that 'risk creating service gaps'
8 months ago

State premiers remain opposed to NDIS reforms that 'risk creating service gaps'

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has penned a letter on behalf of state premiers and chief ministers to oppose the federal government's planned reforms to save billions from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The states had already expressed deep doubt over the reforms, which they claimed "risk creating service gaps for people with disability" if what the NDIS could offer …

Bill Shorten looks to reassure disabled Australians over NDIS overhaul
9 months ago

Bill Shorten looks to reassure disabled Australians over NDIS overhaul

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In short: NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says changes to the scheme must occur to keep it going. Professor Bonyhady told a Senate inquiry into the NDIS reform legislation last month "the status quo is not an option". "We need to give the disability community our academics, experts and advocates the opportunity to properly and thoroughly analyse the amendments brought forward …

As new legislation looms, here's the latest on the future of the NDIS
1 year ago

As new legislation looms, here's the latest on the future of the NDIS

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In short: The federal government has introduced legislation paving the way for sweeping NDIS reforms recommended by a review. The NDIS Act does not currently have one and the ABC understands a concrete definition could help prevent people from spending their plan budgets on things they aren't supposed to.. The NDIS Act does not currently have one and the ABC …

New NDIS taskforce to investigate providers overcharging disability participants
1 year ago

New NDIS taskforce to investigate providers overcharging disability participants

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In short: Providers suspected of overcharging NDIS participants will face a new consumer watchdog taskforce. Providers suspected of overcharging NDIS participants will face a new consumer watchdog taskforce. The federal government has launched a crack down on illegal overcharging, led by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, which will be able to investigate providers who impose an "NDIS 'wedding tax'" …

NDIS minister vows to crack down on prices, offers participants greater flexibility
1 year, 9 months ago

NDIS minister vows to crack down on prices, offers participants greater flexibility

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NDIS participants will have more control over the length of their plans within the next 12 months, according to the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten. Key points: The government will bring in changes to plan lengths within the next year The current annual review process has been dubbed "traumatic" The government is working with the consumer …

NDIS-funded disability services set for an overhaul as government seeks to slow forecast growth
1 year, 10 months ago

NDIS-funded disability services set for an overhaul as government seeks to slow forecast growth

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Eligibility for services funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme is set to be tightened in a bid to save more than $15 billion over the next four years alone. Key points: The government is banking $74.3 billion in savings from trimming the growth of the NDIS over the next decade NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says clamping down on unethical …

NDIS 'reboot' will include more staff, cost crackdown, longer-term plans and shonky services purge, Shorten says
1 year, 11 months ago

NDIS 'reboot' will include more staff, cost crackdown, longer-term plans and shonky services purge, Shorten says

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Disability Services Minister Bill Shorten says the government's central agency for supporting Australians with a disability has "lost its way" and needs significant work to ensure it can survive into the future. Key points: The NDIS minister has promised a reboot of the government's key disability agency, which he says has gone off track Bill Shorten promised more staff, longer-term …

Bill Shorten issues NDIS fraud crackdown warning as woman jailed, another charged
2 years, 7 months ago

Bill Shorten issues NDIS fraud crackdown warning as woman jailed, another charged

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Fraudsters taking advantage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme are being warned of a fresh crackdown after one Queensland woman was jailed and another charged over alleged fraud offences. Key points: A 47-year-old has been charged for allegedly defrauding the NDIS of more than $300,000 A woman from the Bundaberg region has been jailed for two and half years over …

NDIS taskforce to hunt down organised crime groups 'robbing' billions from disability clients
2 years, 7 months ago

NDIS taskforce to hunt down organised crime groups 'robbing' billions from disability clients

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A police taskforce to hunt down organised crime groups exploiting the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be established by the government in coming weeks, the NDIS Minister says. Key points: Australia's criminal intelligence agency believes billions are being defrauded from the NDIS Organised crime groups have allegedly infiltrated the disability scheme A police taskforce will be established to expose the …

Six charged over alleged NDIS fraud scheme after raids across Western Sydney
3 years, 11 months ago

Six charged over alleged NDIS fraud scheme after raids across Western Sydney

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Six people have been charged over an elaborate plot to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme of up to $10 million over four years. Key points: Police are examining $10 million worth of NDIS payments More than $2 million worth of assets were seized by police Five of the alleged fraudsters were granted bail Five men and a woman — …

Federal Government underspending on NDIS, say state governments in bipartisan attack
5 years, 1 month ago

Federal Government underspending on NDIS, say state governments in bipartisan attack

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Two state governments from opposing sides of politics have teamed up to accuse the Federal Government of short-changing people with a disability. Key points: NSW and Victoria are demanding the Federal Government release money to help people with a disability The last federal budget revealed a $1.6 billion underspend in the NDIS The Federal Government dismissed suggestions it withheld funding …

NDIS: Signs of growing mistrust between ministers as stoush continues
7 years, 9 months ago

NDIS: Signs of growing mistrust between ministers as stoush continues

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A stoush is growing between Western Australia and the Federal Government over the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with increasing signs of mistrust and accusations between ministers. People with disabilities, service providers and advocates are frustrated at the ongoing uncertainty, given the McGowan government is leaning towards joining the national NDIS and Social Services Minister Christian Porter wants that too. Disability …

Fears some people with mental illness will fall through NDIS cracks
8 years, 2 months ago

Fears some people with mental illness will fall through NDIS cracks

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Urgent action is needed to ensure there is adequate support for people who have a mental illness and are not eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, mental health service providers say. Key points: Some federal mental health funding is being rolled into the NDIS Mental Health Council has concerns most people with mental illness may not qualify for NDIS …

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