Billion Dollar Question as Liberals, Greens Seek to Delay NDIS Amendment

NDIS minister Bill Shorten has accused the Greens and Liberals of playing politics by delaying an amendment to the costly scheme.

Australian Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten speaks at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 29, 2022. Martin Ollman/Getty Images

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) minister Bill Shorten is warning a delay in a vote on amendments to the program could cost taxpayers $1 billion (US$665 million).

An amendment before the Senate is set to help close loopholes in the NDIS and help address the unsustainable growth of the program.