SUBMISSION about the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026
Community Affairs Legislation Committee,
Dear Secretary and Committee,
I am writing to voice my concerns regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026.
I am writing this submission as a:
- Woman,
- Former health professional,
- Person with lived experience of disability, and as an
- NDIS participant.
I recognise the intent and ‘value in use’ of the NDIS, the important, world-leading human rights Act it is based on, and the significant, specialised, and highly nuanced disability community of participants and service providers who contribute to a meaningful, valuable demographic of people within the financial economy and the Australian community. In parallel with this, I recognise the need for the NDIS to be better structured and managed to ensure its long-term sustainability. PerCapita research has quantified the economic benefit of every $1 invested in the NDIS as $2.25 returned to the economy, indicating it is a valuable asset to our society.
The NDIS has become internationally recognised as one of the most ambitious disability inclusion reforms in the world. Weakening participant protections risks diminishing Australia’s standing as a leader in disability rights, inclusion and human dignity.
While I have written about my concerns regarding some specific topics within the Bill, my lack of comment on other topics and changes within the Bill does not constitute agreement or consent. I have written mostly from my lived experience, which is specific, and the limited time given to respond to the bill has limited my response. As such, this is not meant to omit the relevant concerns of other participants who this Bill will negatively impact.
The NDIS is an Investment in Australia’s Future, Not a Cost to be Reduced
The NDIS is often discussed through the lens of expenditure. This framing is incomplete.
The NDIS is one of Australia’s most significant social and economic investments. It is a circular economy operating within the broader economy. Every dollar invested in disability supports flows directly into Australian communities through wages, small businesses, allied health
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