Australians Uneasy Over NDIS Cuts as Minister Concedes Concerns

Australia's federal health minister, Mark Butler, announced major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that will remove at least 160,000 people, acknowledging public unease about the cuts despite asserting the scheme will remain a top support service.

23 Apr, 02:52 — 23 Apr, 02:52

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Australians ‘uneasy’ about NDIS cuts amid $53bn in new defence spending, Mark Butler concedes

Minister tells Guardian Australia despite substantial changes to disability scheme, it will remain one of best support services ‘anywhere in the world’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Mark Butler has defended the government’s decision to trim the NDIS just days after announcing $53bn in new defence spending, with the health minister conceding Australians may be “uneasy” but insisting it would remain one of t...

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