Submission to the Department of Social Services’ consultation on proposed reforms to the NDIS

This submission raises concerns about the continuing expansion of rule-making powers and discretionary powers for the CEO, which give the CEO and Minister unnecessary powers.

We also address specific proposals around:

  • plan variation and plan reassessment;
  • changes to the Becoming a Participant Rules;
  • changes to the payment of supports;
  • changes around the provision of reasons for decisions; and
  • the new Engagement Principles and Service Standards.
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