
NDIS signage outside an office in Melbourne, Australia on May 13, 2026. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
The federal government has announced major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), saying the reforms are needed to slow rising costs and improve the scheme’s long-term viability.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said changes outlined in the budget would deliver about $37.8 billion in savings over the forward estimates, accounting for more than half of the broader budget savings measures.
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