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ndis-reform
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sbs.com.aupolitics10 days ago
Australia halves fuel excise cut to 16 cents a litre through early August before ending it
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a virtual national cabinet meeting on 22 June 2026 to discuss fuel security after the government extended the fuel excise cut at a reduced rate.
The Guardianpolitics50 days ago
Australians Must Exhaust Treatment Options to Access NDIS Under Proposed Rules
Proposed legislation would require people with disabilities to exhaust all appropriate treatment options before becoming eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, starting in 2028. The changes form part of a broader overhaul aimed at reducing the program's costs, whi…
businessnews.com.auworld54 days ago
Government to Shift NDIS Eligibility to Functional Assessment by 2027
The federal government announced last month it will shift NDIS access to functional capability rather than diagnosis by 2027. People with motor neurone disease currently receive assessments and funding within seven days. Advocates and patients warn the rapid-response system must…
The Sydney Morning Heraldworld69 days ago
Australia Plans New NDIS Eligibility Criteria Affecting 160,000 Participants
Australia's disability minister announced changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, shifting eligibility from specific diagnoses to functional capacity assessments. An estimated 160,000 participants with milder needs will transition to state programs starting in 2028.