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Ex-Vic premier to head disability board

Denis Napthine National Disability Insurance Agency Linda Reynolds NDIS Victoria
Denis Napthine "brings very personal lived experience" to his NDIA role, the government says. (AAP)

Former Victorian premier Denis Napthine will lead the nation's disability agency.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Linda Reynolds announced Dr Napthine's appointment as chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency on Friday.

The former Liberal leader was Victorian premier from 2013 to 2014.

"Dr Napthine is an eminently qualified Australian with the passion, commitment, leadership and experience to ensure the NDIS continues to deliver on its promise to people with disability, their families and carers," Senator Reynolds said.

"As premier of Victoria in 2013, it was Dr Napthine that reached agreement with the Gillard Labor government to establish the NDIS in his state.

"As the father of a son with disability, Dr Napthine also brings very personal lived experience to this crucial role."

Dr Napthine's three-year term begins in April.

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