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The Senate just passed sweeping reforms to the NDIS, sparking debate as the government pushes for sustainability and fraud crackdowns — with projected savings of nearly $40 billion over four years. New measures include harsher penalties for fraud, whistleblower protections, and urgent action against bad actors, while ensuring high-risk participants still get 24/7 care. Critics, including the Greens and disability advocates, warn these changes risk leaving hundreds of thousands unsupported, calling it the “end of the NDIS as promised.” Starting January 2028, eligibility will shift from diagnosis to functional capacity assessments, with foundational programs like Thriving Kids set to launch in October — though some states haven’t signed on. The reforms also came with political trade-offs: fast-tracking a fix for the “widow tax” in exchange for Coalition support, alongside gambling and media bargaining incentives.

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