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Australia to Cut 160,000 from NDIS, Reforms Underway
NDIS Reforms to Achieve Budget Savings
The Australian government is moving forward with significant reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to address escalating costs. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler stated that the NDIS is "costing too much and is growing too fast." He announced that at least 160,000 people are expected to be removed from the scheme by 2030 through changes to eligibility criteria, aiming to secure fiscal sustainability.
Growth Rate Limitation and Financial Objectives
Minister Mark Butler further indicated that the growth rate of the $50 billion scheme will be capped at just 2% annually until 2030. These measures are intended to curb annual plan inflation and generate billions in savings. The Albanese government views these reforms as "unavoidable and urgent" steps to control NDIS spending and ensure its long-term viability.
*Source: The Guardian World (2026-04-22)*
