Submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submitted: Date: May 29th, 2026 Publication: I do not consent to this submission being published. Dear Senate, My name is [redacted], as an independent support worker who works every day helping neurodivergent individuals live dignified lives through accessing adequate financial assistance from NDIS funds; however due to proposed changes which aim at reducing such aid across all sectors within Australia’s disability insurance scheme, these reductions will undoubtedly diminish dignity & capability among those affected thereby raising serious ethical concerns regarding government care towards more vulnerable citizens; The following are three specific areas where I express deep concern about potential amendments: 1.Cut off Social/Community Participation Funding starting October ’23. 2.Minister’s power over cutting funding without appeal process. 3.Automated/AI decisions on funding with no appeals available.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill
Submission 2158
Suggested course of action: Do not remove social and community supports.
Issue 2 - Minister’s power over cuts without appeal:
The Minister can cut plans using instruments (without review), which concerns us as it doesn’t engage communities affected nor consider harms caused, as highlighted previously [4]. The Centre for Public Integrity has noted Ministers have too much unchecked power leading multiple failures.[4] It’s crucial these life-and-death funding changes be made through consultations involving those directly impacted; reviews should always follow such actions if they cause harm.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2158
I would strongly request that these changes not be passed into law without further consultation and co-development with the disability community. Sincerely, redacted