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.