On 14 May 2026, the Government introduced the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 (‘Bill’).
The 109-page Bill implements a wide range of changes to the NDIS, affecting everything from who can access the Scheme to planning and how particular supports will be funded.
A Senate Committee inquiry is taking submissions on the Bill until 29 May 2026, giving the community just a short timeframe to respond.
We have created this Explainer to help the disability community understand the most significant changes in the Bill and support informed participation in the Government’s consultation process.
Due to the Bill’s length and complexity, we have not covered every proposed change. Instead, we have focused on the changes that we expect will have the biggest consequences for participants.
We understand many people in the community are concerned about the scale of changes announced by the Government and the impact they will have for people with disability. We share many of the community’s concerns. However, due to the short consultation timeline, this Explainer does not include recommendations about which parts of the Bill should be amended or opposed.
The information provided in this Explainer is general information and is not legal advice.
