Updates from the NDIS following yesterday’s announcements by Mark Butler MP at the National Press Club

Physical Disability Australia
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Apr 2026

Following yesterday’s NDIS announcements by Mark Butler MP at the National Press Club, the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme has provided the following updates:

“You can now watch the speech online (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VJa-mt-uTk) or read the transcript (Minister Butler speech at the National Press Club – 22 April 2026 | Health, Disability and Ageing Ministers | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)

The Minister spoke about the NDIS as one of Australia’s most important social programs and that it needs to be protected for people with permanent and significant disability.

As the NDIS is growing at a higher rate than expected and faster than any other similar programs, the long-term sustainability of the NDIS and its ability to support future generations, is at risk.

The Minister discussed the Australian Government’s plan to secure the future of the NDIS through 4 pillars:

* fighting fraud and stopping rorts

* slowing rapid costs increases

* clearer eligibility requirements

* delivering quality services and support to participants.

The changes announced will not take effect until new legislation is introduced after the 2026-27 Budget.

It was also announced that, following consultation with people with disability and their families, carers and advocates, the rollout of new framework planning will be delayed until April 2027.

This will allow more time to listen to feedback, test proposed rules and processes, and share more detailed information about the transition.

In the meantime:

* current NDIS eligibility and planning policies remain in place

* participants should continue to access their disability related supports and services as outlined in their existing NDIS plans

* we will let participants know well in advance if anything affects them personally

* providers should continue to support participants in line with funding in existing approved plans. “

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Updates from the NDIS following yesterday’s announcements by Mark Butler MP at the National Press Club

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