NDIS whistleblower protections 'among worst in the country', inquiry told
A parliamentary inquiry into the NDIS has revealed serious concerns regarding the handling of complaints and the effectiveness of whistleblower protections. Evidence presented indicated that many individuals with disabilities feel discouraged from reporting misconduct due to a lack of faith in the system. The inquiry is set to report its findings on July 2, amidst ongoing discussions about the integrity of the NDIS.
- ▪The inquiry heard alarming claims about misconduct within the NDIS, including a support worker cutting keys to a participant's home without their knowledge.
- ▪Many individuals with disabilities do not report misconduct due to the perception that the Quality and Safeguards Commission is ineffective.
- ▪Concerns were raised that the complaints process is not accessible to deafblind individuals, discouraging them from making complaints.
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NDIS integrity inquiry hears raft of alarming claims and calls for greater whistleblower protectionsBy the Specialist Reporting Team's Evan YoungTopic:DisabilitiesThu 21 May 2026 at 4:06pmThu 21 May 2026 at 4:06pmThu 21 May 2026 at 4:06pmConcerns have been raised at a parliamentary hearing into the NDIS about how complaints are handled. (ABC News: Patrick Stone)In short: A raft of new concerns has been aired at a parliamentary hearing into the integrity of the NDIS. Lawyers used the hearing to renew calls to bolster whistleblowers protections. What's next? The committee is expected to report on July 2.
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