We’re changing the way we regulate the NDIS. This page details upcoming regulatory reform work, including consultation activities.
About the reform
The NDIS Commission is an independent Australian Government regulator. We register and regulate NDIS providers. We also work with people with disability to improve the quality and safety of their NDIS supports and services.
The Government is changing the NDIS to make it better for everyone. To do this, we want to hear your thoughts and opinions on the changes we are making.
We will put participant voices at the centre and prioritise groups most affected by reform. Our language will be accessible, clear and straight forward, and you will be able to engage in a variety of different ways. We welcome your feedback on how we can do better.
The NDIS Commission’s Regulatory Reform Roadmap shows activities planned to support the Commission’s reform priorities until December 2025.
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MANDATORY REGISTRATION
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| NDIS ACT, RULES AND STANDARDS – quality and safeguard amendments |
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| SELF-DIRECTED SUPPORTS AND NDIS PROVIDER DEFINITION |
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What we are consulting about this month
Public consultation on proposed changes to mandatory registration for Platform Providers, Support Coordinators and Supported Independent Living Services. Further details about consultation on NDIS Act (Bill No. 2) proposed quality and safeguarding amendments below. Details on future consultation activities will continue to be added to this page so please keep checking for latest updates.
Consultation on proposed quality and safeguarding amendments to the NDIS Act (Bill No.2)
The Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report highlighted the quality and safeguarding challenges that still exist for people with disability in the Australian community.
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services the Hon. Bill Shorten MP has announced the second part of legislative reform for the NDIS Act. The proposed changes will significantly increase protections for NDIS participants and improve the quality and safety of supports for all participants.
The purpose of this consultation paper is to give you information on the proposed quality and safeguard legislative changes. We are proposing ten quality and safeguarding measures in three main areas:
- Changes to the penalty framework and introducing statutory requirements;
- Safeguarding measures; and
- Information gathering.
We invite your feedback on the proposed changes, including how we can help participants, providers and workers understand the new obligations and protections.
Have your say on Bill No.2 - submissions open to 20 December
There are two ways that you can provide a submission:
- Option 1: Complete an online survey here
- Option 2: Complete a submission form and email it to consultation@ndiscommission.gov.au
Stay up to date
Everyone will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the NDIS commission during the consultation period. More information about mandatory registration will be added to this page shortly. However, no changes or transition to mandatory registration will occur before 1 July 2025.