Butler’s plans to bank billions in NDIS savings thrown into doubt
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler's plans for National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms faced setbacks after a Senate inquiry report was delayed again. Treasury estimates suggest that a one-year delay could eliminate about $17 billion in expected savings, fueling political resistance and concerns among disability advocates over the proposed changes affecting over 240,000 participants.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 07:20 UTC
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