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Bill Shorten accuses Greens of NDIS misinformation as he tries to reassure participants over new laws



NDIS minister says participants will still be able to request funding for support that is not pre-approved if it is genuinely neededFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe national disability insurance scheme minister, Bill Shorten, has assured participants they will be able to request funding for support that is not pre-approved if it is genuinely needed under Labor’s changes.The comments come as the Greens and disability advocacy groups warn a draft list outlining which supports and services can be funded, and which ones cannot, will leave some participants worse off.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Sarah Basford Canales

Publish date : 2024-08-25 07:15:38

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