Ex-Labor powerbroker's warning amid NDIS cuts
John Della Bosca, a former NSW Labor minister, has cautioned the Albanese government against hastily implementing changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He highlighted that the initial rollout of the NDIS was rushed and that significant issues were overlooked. The government is currently pursuing cost-cutting measures that could impact many participants in the scheme.
- ▪John Della Bosca warns against rushing changes to the NDIS.
- ▪He believes the initial rollout of the NDIS missed critical warning signs.
- ▪The Albanese government aims to save $36.2 billion over four years by cutting NDIS participants.
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Ex-NSW Labor minister and NDIS campaigner says Albanese government can't rush scheme changesBy national disability affairs reporter Nas Campanella and the Specialist Reporting Team's Evan YoungTopic:DisabilitiesMon 18 May 2026 at 5:11amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:11amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:11amJohn Della Bosca warns against rushing through changes to the NDIS. (ABC News: Chris Taylor)In short:An ex-NSW Labor minister who was an important political campaigner for the NDIS says the rollout of the program was rushed and obvious warning signs were missed.John Della Bosca has warned the Albanese government against rushing its dramatic overhaul of the scheme.The federal government has repeatedly acknowledged its cuts are unpopular in parts of the community, but stressed they are…
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