National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Submission 2668
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Submission regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for
Future Generations) Bill 2026
1st June 2026
To Whom It May Concern,
I implore the Government to immediately abandon this Bill in its current form.
I am deeply concerned about the legitimacy, intent and overall outcomes of the proposed Bill.
The Australian Government has the responsibility as well as the capacity to support disabled people.
I am the parent of a delightful, intelligent, creative and much-loved son. My son is autistic.
Autism is a lifelong disability that fluctuates. It cannot be cured through “treatments”. On a good day, when I have anticipated, pre-empted and planned every scenario and have the appropriate supports in place, my son can participate in society.
On a more challenging day - where his needs have not been met and he is not properly supported - my son’s capacity diminishes entirely. This can mean violence, avoidance or shut down.
My son cannot attend school. He has experienced trauma in educational settings. He has been bullied by children and educators because his disability can fluctuate or not be appear visible to those not skilled in his support needs.
I am unable to reliably plan my days or commit to work as my son’s needs from one day to the next are unpredictable. My earning capacity has been reduced to almost nothing. Prior to my son’s birth, I was a company Director of my own lucrative business.
Our family survives because we have access to appropriate, in-home and community support, funded through social and community participation.
Cutting social and community participation at the proposed 50% measure is cruel and unnecessary and will result in lasting harm to children and families who are isolated and vulnerable.
Again, I implore the Government to immediately abandon the Bill in its current form.
The lives of those with disabilities are worthy of joy, security, comfort and wellbeing. All individuals deserve all the opportunities to participate meaningfully in life in ways that suit them and support their quality of life.
It is the responsibility of Government to honour, serve and protect its citizens – not to undermine them, limit their possibilities or expose them to neglect, abuse or fear.
Thank you for taking the time to read my submission.
Regards.
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