Australian NDIS Cuts: 160K to Lose Support

0:00It's April 22nd. From your city to your ears. This is Sydney News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story. Health Minister Mart Butler just announced that at least 160,000 Australians will get booted from the national disability insurance. Scheme by 2030. That's the government's big move to Titan who qualifies and saves serious cash on the $50 billion program. The plan slashes the Scheme's growth rate to just 2% a year through 2030, way below the original 5% to 6% labor had, floated. This aims to tame skyrocketing plan costs and free up billions in the long run. For the folks relying on NDIS support, this could mean tighter rules and eligibility, hitting everyday Aussies who need help with disabilities. It's all about raining in what exploded into a massive budget drain over the years. Butler says these tweaks build on earlier reviews, focusing on core needs rather than broad access. No word yet on exact criteria changes,

1:00but consultations are coming soon to shape the details. Expect pushback from advocates as this rolls out over the next four years. It's a bold pivot that could redefine disability support down under.