Minister Won't Delay NDIS Exit
Jenny McAllister says the government won't delay removing people from the NDIS.
In short:
The NDIS minister won't say if the government will delay exit from the scheme if supports are not ready.
Jenny McAllister says the government won't leave people without support and the Thriving Kids program will start in October.
What's next?
The government will pass big changes to the NDIS in a deal with the Coalition this week.
The NDIS minister won't delay exit from the scheme if alternative services are not ready, but says the government won't leave people without support.
Jenny McAllister told Insiders the government has time to make sure safety net supports are ready before removing people from the scheme in 2028.
The minister said the government is not thinking about delaying the rollout of changes if supports are not ready.
The government wants alternative supports in place at the same time as access changes.
The minister doesn't think a delay is needed and wants to make changes when ready.
Senator McAllister is confident the Thriving Kids program will start on time, despite Queensland not signing up.
Queensland's refusal to sign up won't stop the program.
The minister thinks Queensland residents will want their government to join the scheme.
State and territory ministers say the NDIS changes are happening too fast and with too little consultation.
The NDIS minister says the government is confident in the proposed legislation.
Government close to deal with Coalition
The government is close to a deal with the Coalition to pass changes to the NDIS, including stronger protections against fraud.
Issues from a Senate inquiry, like people being left in hospitals, are not being considered as amendments.
The government thinks its policy direction is right.
The government wants to clarify who is eligible for the scheme and what supports they should get.
About 300,000 people will be removed from or prevented from accessing the NDIS, with many to be serviced by new state-run supports.
The changes will save over $36 billion in four years and follow concerns about the NDIS growing too fast and being exploited.
Inquiry hears concern for children who age out of Thriving Kids
A Senate inquiry heard concerns about parents caring for children with disabilities.
Parents will be responsible for providing substantial care for their children under the proposed changes.
The Thriving Kids program is only for children eight and under.
Key takeaways from the Senate inquiry into the NDIS changes.
The government is considering additional supports for children who age out of alternative programs.
The minister said additional supports will likely include help for children.
Disability advocates are concerned about cuts to community engagement programs.
The program costs as much as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme each year.
The government thinks it can reduce supports in a safe way.
The minister ruled out introducing an inspector-general to oversee the NDIS.
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