They're also frustrated with the recommendations of the government-led Senate inquiry into the legislation describing them as 'profoundly disappointing and disrespectful'.
Disability groups urge government to tread carefully with NDIS changes as minister gets in a tangle with the senators over Brazil trip
The Disability Advocacy Network Australia , First Peoples Disability Network Australia and People with Disability Australia, along with eight other peak bodies representing people with disability, have said they cannot support the legislation in its current form. Both the coalition and the Greens have been heavily critical of the government's handling of the inquiry, saying there had not been sufficient time for consultation and that the disability community have expressed widespread concerns about the legislation.
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten lashed out at the Greens and the Coalition on Monday night, accusing them of delaying the changes to the NDIS without the support of the disability community. Parliament staff have confirmed the study trip is being undertaken by the Community Affairs References Committee — and includes MPs from all sides of politics.
But Mr Shorten described the travel as a "holiday" where senators would be sipping cocktails on the beach. Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has hit back at claims the party won't be able to adequately further scrutinise the bill because two members of the committee tasked with scrutinising the NDIS will be overseas.
Ms Cusworth said that's a good start but the recommendations could've gone much further following evidence from many groups regarding their concerns. The director of Policy and Advocacy at DANA, El Gibbs, said while amendments already made by the federal government in the lower house are welcome, there's still much more to be done.
"The bill currently isn't going to take into account every aspect of a person's disability and how that impacts their support needs.
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