NDIS Reforms Spark Disability Alarm | Sydney News

Australia’s NDIS is on the brink of major reforms aimed at slashing billions, but disability advocates, legal aid groups, and over 100 academics are sounding the alarm — warning these cuts could devastate thousands of vulnerable Australians who rely on personal support budgets to live independently. The government pushes ahead despite mounting criticism, including a private intervention from disability networks and a call from the Australian Human Rights Commission to pause the bill. Critics fear the new powers allowing the Health Minister to slash funding will leave people isolated, impoverished, and without essential supports — especially as many already struggle with low incomes. While the Coalition backs the changes due to budget pressure and some tweaks have been made after Greens input, the core issue remains: the bill, in its current form, risks causing “significant and foreseeable harm” — and human rights experts say it demands a more cautious, rights-based approach. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/baf7480d75c678b0