05/06/2026
Government’s Own Advisory Body Urges Rejection of NDIS Reform Bill
Key Highlights:Internal Pushback: The federal government is facing severe internal and external pushback over its proposed NDIS legislation. The government's own NDIS Reform Advisory Committee has strongly criticized the bill, explicitly warning that it could cause "material harm" to people living with disabilities.
Widespread Opposition: The advisory committee's alarming assessment is backed by a growing chorus of prominent national organizations. Peak bodies including the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the National Mental Health Commission have all publicly aligned to voice their critical concerns regarding the legislation.
Systemic Concerns: This concerted opposition, particularly from a committee established to advise the government on these very changes, highlights a deep lack of trust in the reform process. Critics argue that rushing such complex, highly technical legislation without adequate scrutiny risks creating devastating real-world consequences and allowing vulnerable Australians to fall through the cracks.
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The NDIS Reform Advisory Committee argues the bill could cause ‘material harm’ to people with disability. It’s not alone – ACOSS, the Human Rights Commission and the National Mental Health commission are all critical. Oh dear.
