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Archive of posts tagged 'disability'

A fairer NDIS / Submission to the Department of Social Services’ consultation on proposed reforms to the NDIS

This submission raises concerns about the continuing expansion of rule-making powers and discretionary powers for the CEO, which give the...

7 Oct 2021

A fairer NDIS / Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s General issues inquiry

In this submission, we support a joint submission by over 20 disability advocacy organisations calling for reforms to the NDIS...

25 Aug 2021

Homelessness / Submission to the Disability Support Pension Inquiry

PIAC made a submission to the inquiry into the purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension (DSP). Our...

30 Jul 2021

A fairer NDIS / Explainer: What changes to look out for in the NDIS Amendment Bill

The Government is proposing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. These reforms are set to be the most significant...

30 Jun 2021

A fairer NDIS / WhatsApp leak: ministers shut out of  NDIS redraft

State and territory disability ministers have been sidelined from plans to strip back the NDIS. The legislation will hand the...

3 Apr 2021

A fairer NDIS / Proposed NDIS reforms a blow to people with disability

The Government’s proposed reforms to the NDIS will unfairly limit access to the scheme for people with a range of...

1 Apr 2021

A fairer NDIS / Proposed reforms risk perpetuating unfairness

We have joined the disability sector in raising concerns about the transparency and accountability of the Government’s proposed reforms to...

5 Mar 2021

Discrimination / Submission to NDIS consultations: Access and Eligibility Policy Planning Policy

PIAC lodged a submission to the National Disability Insurance Agency’s consultation on proposed reforms to NDIS access and eligibility, and...

21 Feb 2021

A fairer NDIS / Open letter from the disability sector calls for greater accountability re NDIA settlement outcomes

PIAC has joined over 20 major organisations in the disability community in calling on the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)...

20 Jul 2020

A fairer NDIS / Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS - Inquiry into General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

PIAC made a submission to Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS’ inquiry into General issues around the implementation and performance...

20 Jul 2020

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