Guardian Australia · Australian budget 2026

Huge cuts to national disability insurance scheme aim to save more than $36bn in budget’s largest single measure

· By Sarah Basford Canales
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NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIA

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