Senator Accuses Labor of "Harmful" Budget Cuts to Disability Scheme
Canberra – Greens Senator Jordan Steele-John has launched a scathing critique of the Labor government’s federal budget, alleging it will inflict severe harm on people with disabilities and their families.
“These cuts will cause harm and potentially cost lives.”
Senator Steele-John specifically claims that the budget slashes funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by $37 billion. He argues this funding reduction is being implemented without accompanying measures to increase taxes on gas corporations or the ultra-wealthy.
Key Allegations Made by Senator Steele-John:
- Funding Cut: The NDIS is facing a $37 billion reduction in funding under Labor.
- Scheme Access: The changes will make accessing the NDIS significantly more difficult.
- Participant Removal: Over 160,000 people are at risk of being removed from the scheme.
- Policy Contrast: The cuts are being made while the government refuses to raise taxes on major gas corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
Senator Steele-John has stated that the Greens party will continue to oppose the government over these specific budget measures.