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The NDIS, disability support and carers.

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  • Health Care

    House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Libby Coker ALP

    The member asked how the government was delivering on its commitments to strengthen Medicare, improve bulk-billing rates, and ensure the future of the NDIS.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Rob Mitchell ALP

    The member asked how the government was securing the NDIS's future and working with jurisdictions to deliver support for people with disability.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Mike Freelander ALP

    The member asked how the government was securing the future of the NDIS and why it was important to protect the scheme for future generations.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Monday 17 August 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

    The member asked how the government was cracking down on fraud and better protecting NDIS participants. She sought an explanation of why investments in fraud prevention were necessary and how the system was being secured...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Sophie Scamps Ind

    The member asked the Minister for Health and Ageing how the government would ensure no NDIS participant was exited from the scheme until appropriate foundation supports were fully funded and operational.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • Gambling

    Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

    The senator asked how the minister could support weak gambling reforms that protect corporate profits rather than delivering evidence-based policy. She also questioned the government's decision to work with the Liberals ...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Fossil Fuel Industry

    Senate · Wednesday 1 July 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

    The member asked why the government continued to subsidize fossil fuel industries with the Fuel Tax Credit scheme despite calls for its elimination. She later asked why mining handouts were prioritized over NDIS cuts and...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • Aged Care

    Senate · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Kerrynne Liddle Liberal

    The member asked how many more older Australians would die waiting for care. She further asked how the system could assess a man with severe disabilities as needing only entry-level help, and how the government could cla...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Artificial Intelligence

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Kate Chaney Ind

    The member asked why the government had not implemented the Robodebt Royal Commission recommendation to enact laws providing protections and supervision for automated decision-making in government.

    Answered by Tanya Plibersek

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked whether the Prime Minister was imposing a new 30 per cent death tax on Australians with disability, citing a specific case of an adult with Down syndrome.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Tim Wilson Liberal

    The member asked the Prime Minister how much more families caring for people with disabilities would pay in tax due to new measures affecting testamentary discretionary trusts, citing a constituent with a child with Down...

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Taxation: Gas Industry

    Senate · Thursday 14 May 2026 · Larissa Waters Greens

    The member asked if the Prime Minister believed the ACTU did not understand its own proposal for a gas export tax. She further asked why the government rejected taxing gas giants to fund services like housing and health,...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Budget

    Senate · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Jordon Steele-John Greens

    The member asked if the minister was proud of cutting $185 billion from the NDIS over the decade. She further inquired if the government could guarantee that no disabled person would lose support or be left worse off, an...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Dai Le Ind

    The member asked about the impact of NDIS cuts on Australians with disability and how much of the Inclusive Communities Fund was allocated to the CALD community.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Carol Berry ALP

    The member asked how the government was working to secure the NDIS for future generations.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Jordon Steele-John Greens

    The senator asked which cohorts of disabled people would make up the 160,000 individuals intended to be removed from the NDIS. Supplementary questions challenged the minister's claim that 8 per cent of funding was lost t...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Tuesday 12 May 2026 · Dorinda Cox ALP

    The senator asked why the government was taking steps to reform the NDIS and how this contributed to a responsible budget. Supplementary questions asked for details on the steps being taken to implement reforms and why t...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Albanese Government: Automated Decision-Making

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 1 April 2026 · Kate Chaney Ind

    The member asked when a compulsory legal system for automated decision-making in government could be expected.

    Answered by Michelle Rowland

  • Economy

    Senate · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

    The member asked when the government would accept responsibility for its contribution to rising inflation. She followed up by asking when the government would take action to reduce government spending, citing productivit...

    Answered by Katy Gallagher

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026 · Mike Freelander ALP

    The member asked how the government was securing the future of the NDIS and delivering support to families.

    Answered by Mark Butler

  • Health Care

    Senate · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Ellie Whiteaker ALP

    The member asked what the government had done to deliver high-quality health services through the National Health Reform Agreement.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Thursday 28 August 2025 · Tammy Tyrrell Ind

    The member asked which partners in the disability community knew the details of the $2 billion Thriving Kids announcement before it was made public. She followed up by asking if the government intended to remove people f...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Jacqui Lambie JLN

    The senator inquired about the number of SDA houses constructed and the quantity remaining vacant, and questioned the consultation procedures to guarantee homes are located close to services.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    Senate · Monday 25 August 2025 · Jordon Steele-John Greens

    The senator asked for clarification on the term 'mild or moderate' autism and whether the government intended to remove children with level 1 or 2 autism diagnoses from NDIS eligibility.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Australian Capital Territory: Hospitals

    Senate · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · David Pocock Ind

    The member asked why the Commonwealth contribution to ACT hospitals was lower than the federal coalition government's previous levels, despite promises of a 45 per cent contribution by 2035. He sought a guarantee that th...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability

    Senate · Monday 28 July 2025 · Jordon Steele-John Greens

    The senator asked why the government had not legislated for a disability rights act or established a national disability commission one year after the Royal Commission response.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • National Disability Insurance Scheme

    House of Representatives · Thursday 24 July 2025 · Andrew Wilkie Ind

    The member asked if the Minister would pause NDIS pricing changes and consult further to ensure affordability for clients and sustainability for providers.

    Answered by Mark Butler

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