NDIS savings plan faces uncertainty as Senate inquiry delayed again amid political resistance
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Rob Harris, Matthew Knott
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Summary
The federal government's plans to save billions of dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are facing uncertainty after a Senate inquiry report was delayed for a second time. The delay, driven by fresh criticisms from the Greens, signals growing political resistance to Labor's proposed reforms aimed at controlling the $56 billion scheme's soaring costs. Treasury estimates indicate that a one-year pause in reforms could eliminate approximately $17 billion in expected savings, putting significant budget pressure on the government.
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A Senate inquiry examining Labor's proposed overhaul of the $56 billion scheme was delayed for a second time on Friday amid fresh criticisms from the Greens, raising the prospect of further negotiations over legislation.
Any delay to the reforms could come at a significant cost to the budget, with Treasury estimates showing a one-year pause would wipe out about $17 billion in expected savings.
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