Australia to Remove 160,000 People from NDIS Amid 'Urgent' Cuts

Australia's federal health minister, Mark Butler, announced major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), stating that at least 160,000 people will be removed due to the scheme costing too much and growing too fast.

22 Apr, 04:15 — 22 Apr, 04:15

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The GuardianMostly Factual126d ago

At least 160,000 people to be removed from NDIS as Labor unveils ‘unavoidable and urgent’ cuts

Federal health minister Mark Butler announces major changes and says scheme is costing ‘too much and is growing too fast’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast At least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the National Disability Insurance Scheme by 2030, as the Albanese government looks to claw back savings by changing who can access the scheme. The health minister, Mark Butler, also announced on Wednes...

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At least 160,000 people to be removed from NDIS as Labor unveils ‘unavoidable and urgent’ cuts

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