Most NDIS participants will lose external avenue to appeal funding amounts under new system, Senate estimates told

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Kate LyonsDecember 4, 2025 at 08:56 AM

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Under a new planning model taking effect from mid-2026, most NDIS participants will lose the ability to appeal their total funding amount to an external review body. National Disability Insurance Agency executives confirmed this change at a Senate estimates hearing on Thursday, where they faced questioning from the disability minister and other officials. Previously, participants could appeal to an administrative review tribunal, which had the authority to alter a person's plan or reinstate funding. The new system will remove this external avenue of appeal for the majority of participants. The changes relate to how NDIS support plans will be generated.

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