'Ridiculous and disrespectful' inquiry into NDIS cuts extended (opens original article in a new tab)

A Senate inquiry into proposed NDIS cuts was extended by eight weeks after disability advocates criticized the process as 'ridiculous and disrespectful', with the government agreeing to amendments in exchange for Greens' support.

• Disability advocates welcomed an eight-week extension to the Senate inquiry into NDIS cuts after calling it 'ridiculous and disrespectful'.
• The Albanese government extended the inquiry in exchange for Greens' support for tax reform, with some amendments to the bill agreed.
• Critics argue the cuts will harm vulnerable people, while the government claims they are necessary to manage the scheme's growth and fraud.