Introduction into parliament
On 14 May 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill was introduced to Parliament.
The Bill was referred to and considered by the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee and a report was tabled on 14 August 2026. The Committee recommended the Bill be passed through Parliament.
On 19 August 2026, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 was passed by the Parliament. The Bill is currently awaiting Royal Assent. The Bill makes changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 to protect the NDIS. Changes focus on:
- clarifying eligibility and the supports the NDIS funds
- addressing fraud within the NDIS
- updating governance and administrative arrangements.
These changes will put the NDIS back on a sustainable footing now and into the future.
You can find information about the proposed changes and amendments agreed in the House of Representatives and Senate in these documents.
- Final changes to the Bill fact sheet (August 2026).
Timelines for changes in the Bill commencing are outlined in the reform timeline.
The Bill was passed by the Parliament on 19 August 2026 and is awaiting Royal Assent.
More information
- Amendments to the Bill fact sheet (July 2026)
- read the Frequently Asked Questions about the legislation
- read the legislation and Explanatory Memorandum
- Bill fact sheet, including Easy Read and Auslan versions
- House of Representative amendments to the Bill fact sheet, including Easy Read and Auslan versions
- Senate amendments fact sheet
- learn more about Securing the NDIS for future generations.