Shorten Pledges to Eliminate ‘Predatory’ NDIS Providers

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten speaks to participants during an event to celebrate International Day of people with a disability at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Dec. 3, 2020. AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme is here for the long term, but the minister in charge says serious reform is essential to ensure it meets people’s needs.

NDIS and Government Services Minister Bill Shorten will address the National Press Club on Tuesday to outline his plan to secure the future of the landmark disability scheme.