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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Luke Henriques-Gomes Social affairs and inequality editor

Bill Shorten attacks NDIS boss as Labor promises overhaul of $30bn scheme

Shadow Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten
‘The feasting of private law firms on NDIS funds has got to stop,’ says Labor spokesman for the NDIS, Bill Shorten. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Labor has promised an overhaul of the national disability insurance scheme’s appeals process as Bill Shorten launched a stinging attack on the leadership of the agency’s current boss, Martin Hoffman.

Unveiling the opposition’s vision for the $30bn scheme on Tuesday, Shorten said if elected the party would hire another 380 agency staff and crack down on rorting providers and the NDIA’s use of consultants and private law firms.

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