June 06, 2024
NDIS 'reboot' another broken Labor promise
**NDIS 'Reboot' Another Broken Labor Promise** Providers, managers, or recipients who commit fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) should be heavily fined and permanently barred from involvement, says One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson. Highlighting rampant misuse of funds for non-essential items like cars, holidays, and illicit drugs, Hanson criticized the government’s failure to enforce strict regulations. With up to 90% of NDIS plan managers flagged for fraud and misuse of taxpayer money, Hanson called for a major crackdown to preserve the scheme's sustainability and public trust. She emphasized the need for tighter eligibility criteria, means testing, and aligning NDIS pay rates with other health sectors. Hanson condemned the Labor government's unfulfilled promise of a "reboot" and urged immediate action to prevent a projected budget blowout.
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