Minister won't commit to delay NDIS exit if supports not ready
The NDIS minister will not say if the government will delay participants' exit from the scheme if foundational supports are not ready, but has insisted the government will not leave people in freefall.
The NDIS minister, Jenny McAllister, has not committed to delaying participants' exit from the scheme if alternative supports are not prepared. McAllister emphasized the government's commitment to not leaving people without support and confirmed the Thriving Kids program is scheduled to launch in October. The government plans to introduce significant cuts to the NDIS as part of a deal with the Coalition in parliament this week.
The minister refused to say if the government would delay the rollout of changes if the necessary supports were not in place, stating that they do not contemplate a delay at this point. McAllister expressed confidence in the Thriving Kids program and affirmed that the government is close to reaching an agreement with the Coalition to pass the sweeping changes to the scheme.
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