'Ridiculous and disrespectful': Inquiry into NDIS cuts extended
The Senate inquiry into proposed NDIS cuts has been extended for eight weeks following an agreement between the Albanese government and the Greens. Disability advocates, including Every Australian Counts chairman George Taleporos, criticized the initial two-week response window as 'ridiculous and disrespectful.' The inquiry has received over 4,000 public submissions due to widespread concerns from the disability sector.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 22:03 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 22:10 UTC
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