House Passes Amended NDIS Laws, Shorten Defends Stricter Eligibility Criteria

House Passes Amended NDIS Laws, Shorten Defends Stricter Eligibility Criteria

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten defended the new laws, signed off by the House of Representatives on Thursday, which imposed stricter eligibility requirements to address skyrocketing costs, despite concerns from disability advocates about reduced support. After undergoing at least 100 amendments, the new NDIS laws will also bring along new budget measures alongside the proposed reforms. … Read more