‘The scope of the scheme has expanded well beyond the original intent, and it is riddled with poor practice and fraud and rorts,’ said Mark Butler.Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler addresses the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 9, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images4/22/2026|Updated: 4/22/2026A day after unveiling major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Health Minister Mark Butler has defended the reforms, warning the program is under growing financial strain.Butler said the scheme’s rapid expansion had raised serious concerns about its long-term viability.
Spending Growth is Out of Control: Minister Defends NDIS Overhaul
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