NDIS regulatory reform

The reforms

The NDIS Commission is making changes to regulation to improve the quality and safety of support being delivered to NDIS participants. 

Learn more: About the reform program

Latest reform updates

Mandatory registration for supported independent living and platform providers

In December 2025 the Minister for the NDIS, Jenny McAllister announced that supported independent living (SIL) providers and platform providers will need to be registered from 1 July 2026. More information and guidance on transition arrangements will be provided by the NDIS Commission in early 2026. See mandatory registration for more information.

NDIS Practice Standards Reform

The NDIS Commission is currently reviewing the NDIS Practice Standards. We are also developing and testing a new draft Supported Independent Living (SIL) practice standard. Find out more about NDIS practice standards reform.

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025

On the 26 November 2025 the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament.  

See NDIS Act and Rules for more information.

Reform roadmap

A roadmap of the reform work is available in the NDIS Commission Regulatory Reform Roadmap.

Upcoming consultations

We will be consulting on the following topics soon:

  • NDIS Practice Standards
  • NDIS Rules
  • NDIS Provider Definitions
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