Compliance and enforcement actions

On 22 October 2024, a formal Banning Order was issued against Nicholas under section 73ZN(2)(a)(i) of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 permanently prohibiting him from providing supports or services in any capacity to people with disability. Specifically, Mr Nicholas James Kennedy is prohibited from being engaged in the following NDIS activities:

1. Providing any form of support or services to NDIS participants or people with a disability;
2. Being employed or otherwise engaged by any NDIS provider in any capacity; 
3. Being involved in the provision, management, or administration of any NDIS supports or services; and 
4. Having any contact with NDIS participants in a profession capacity. 

The Banning Order takes effect from 5.00pm AEST on 23 October 2024 and operates across all states and territories of Australia.