National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Act 2026
Act No. 66 of 2026 · Assented 20 August 2026
In brief
Changes the NDIS Act: defines "functional capacity", sets conditions on participant-requested plan reassessments, automatically renews old plans yearly, lets the Minister reduce funding for some support groups, allows suspending plans of uncontactable participants, and adds provider fraud penalties and whistleblower protections.
Who's affected
- NDIS participants and applicants
- NDIS providers and plan managers
- The NDIA and its CEO
- Families, carers and nominees
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