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Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’
The Australian Labor government has announced major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ahead of the May 12 federal budget, including tightened eligibility for children under 18 and mandatory character checks for providers, to rein in the scheme's unsustainable growth projected to reach $95.8bn by 2034-35. These measures have sparked backlash from state governments (notably Queensland, which claims the changes fail vulnerable children), while some savings will fund aged care reforms removing out-of-pocket costs for essential non-clinical services like showering and dressing support starting October 2026.
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Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’
Apr 21, 2026, 8:30 PM
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