Advocates slam government’s claims of an NDIS cost blowout

Published 13th May 2021

Disability groups have welcomed a $13.2 billion boost to the National Disability Insurance Scheme outlined in the federal budget, but say they are disappointed by the Morrison government’s messaging around a supposed blowout in scheme costs.

The extra funding for the NDIS over four years will see the cost of the scheme reach $31.9 billion in 2024-25, and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said in his budget speech that “under the Coalition, the NDIS will always be fully funded”.

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Source:
Luke Michael, 2021, Australia Pro Bono (https://probonoaustralia.com.au)