Sweeping NDIS Reforms Clear Senate

Dozens of eleventh-hour amendments were made to a bill targeting disability spending, which passed the upper house with 28 votes in favor and 12 against. The proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme include new ministerial powers and reduced social funding. These reforms are intended to save $37.8 billion by the end of the decade.

• Dozens of last-minute amendments were added to a bill concerning disability spending.
• The bill passed the Senate with 28 votes in favor and 12 against.
• The reforms aim to cut runaway disability spending and save $37.8 billion.
• Changes include new powers for the minister and a reduction in social funding.