In The Media
| 22 July 2015
Control of $20b disability scheme on leaders agenda
Talks have opened up between the federal and state governments about giving the states early access to a share of $20 billion of funds set aside for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but there are concerns the states may have to cede control over the massive scheme in return.
The NDIS is expected to be discussed at the meeting of federal and state leaders in Sydney on Wednesday and Thursday, with the federal government proposing changes in the board of the National Disability Insurance Agency (which runs the NDIS) which the states believe may lead to them losing their right to nominate board members and, as a result, their say in how the scheme operates.
Source: Australian Financial Review