Explore the latest developments concerning 500,000 Australians wait.
500,000 Australians wait for end to 'limbo' as Butler readies NDIS plan
Mark Butler is set to outline his cost-saving plan for the NDIS. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
Mark Butler will detail his plan to save billions in spending on the disability scheme, which continues to grow faster than what the federal government says can be sustained.
Mental health groups have urged the government to maintain supports for people with psychosocial disability and provide supports for half a million Australians left in limbo.
Mr Butler will announce the NDIS reforms at the National Press Club today.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Mark Butler must end the "limbo" half a million Australians have been living in when he announces changes to the nation's disability scheme, mental health advocates say.
A $50 billion NDIS is proving too tempting for Australia’s rich-listers
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime.
As federal health minister Mark Butler prepares to announce the government’s latest attempts to reel in the extraordinary cost of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme on Wednesday, preparations of a different sort are under way in financial markets.
Mable, an online marketplace for support workers, is reportedly exploring a potential stock market listing that could make it the first $1 billion company spawned by the $50 billion-odd scheme.
Founder Peter Scutt set up the business with a focus on finding a solution to the frustrating process of getting appropriate aged care for his parents, but business has clearly exploded with the NDIS and made the company very valuable.
ROCKBROS Photochromic Bicycle Glassess Cycling Glasses Polarized Sunglasses Myopia Frame MTB Mountain UV400 Bicycle Goggles
Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’
Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budget
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast
National disability insurance scheme service providers will be required to undergo mandatory character checks and eligibility rules will be tightened further for children under 18, as Labor moves to curb growth in the $50bn program.
But the health minister, Mark Butler, faces a backlash from state counterparts as he announces major changes on Wednesday, with Queensland accusing federal Labor of walking away from responsibilities to families dependent on long-term care.
Guardian Australia can reveal the Queensland disability minister, Amanda Camm, was blocked from attending a briefing by Butler and the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, on Tuesday. Only state and territory treasurers have been briefed on cuts ahead of the public announcement â not ministers responsible for implementing changes.
For more detailed information, explore updates concerning 500,000 Australians wait.
