In The Media | 14 March 2016

Government ‘committed’ to NDIS rollout

The federal government denies it is harbouring a secret plan to delay and water down the national disability insurance scheme.

The government has secured support from the states to expand the scheme’s board, but rejects the move gives Canberra effective control.

A spokesman for Social Services Minister Christian Porter told AAP on Monday the government had no plans to change eligibility rules.

It also remained committed to funding the scheme and delivering it within budget.

Source: Sky news