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NDIS Overhaul: Tougher Rules, Bigger Budget
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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler introduces stricter NDIS rules, focusing on real evidence of impairment for eligibility, reducing projected participants from 900,000 to 600,000 by 2030. The scheme faces a $13 billion cost blowout, with Butler targeting scammers and organized crime. Reassessments for current participants ensure alignment with the programs original goal of supporting those with serious functional limits. Legislation to cap budgets and a $1 billion aged care boost address concerns and maintain sustainability.
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