Chapter 1

Introduction

1.1
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the committee) was established by resolution of the House of Representatives on 4 July 2019 and by the Senate on 22 July 2019.1 The committee is composed of five members and five senators, and is tasked with reviewing:
(a)
the implementation, performance and governance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS);
(b)
the administration and expenditure of the NDIS; and
(c)
such other matters in relation to the NDIS as may be referred to it by either House of the Parliament.
1.2
The committee is required to present a report to the Parliament on the activities of the committee after 30 June each year, in addition to reporting on any other matters it considers relevant.

Purpose of this report

1.3
This is the committee’s third and final report in the 46th Parliament for this inquiry. It canvasses the work of this committee since the commencement of the 46th Parliament on 2 July 2019.

Acknowledgements

1.4
The committee thanks all those who contributed to all its inquiries throughout the 46th Parliament, by lodging submissions, providing additional information or expressing their views via correspondence. The committee would also like to thank those who gave their time to attend the committee’s public hearings.
1.5
In particular, the committee acknowledges the people with disability, and their families and carers, who shared their experiences. The testimony of people with lived experience is crucial to identifying issues with the NDIS and improving the operation of the scheme.
  • 1
    House of Representatives Votes and Proceedings, No. 3, 4 July 2019, pp. 55–56.

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Past Public Hearings

28 Jun 2021: Caloundra
17 Nov 2020: via videoconference and teleconference
13 Oct 2020: via teleconference