The Disability Royal Commission’s Final Report highlighted the quality and safeguarding challenges that still exist for people with disability in the Australian community.
The former Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, announced the second part of legislative reform for the NDIS Act.
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 has been introduced into Parliament.
On 11 November 2025, Minister McAllister announced the second tranche of legislative reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament on 26 November 2025.
The Bill proposes 10 amendments to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013, strengthening the regulatory capabilities of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and addressing several administrative changes for the National Disability Insurance Agency.
Some of the key proposed reforms for the NDIS Commission include:
- a stronger penalty framework with increased civil penalties and new criminal offences
- new anti-promotion orders to restrict marketing that exploits participants and undermines the scheme
- expansion of banning order categories, including auditors and consultants
- stronger information gathering powers
- use of evidentiary certificates in court.
The reforms are aligned with recommendations of the NDIS Review and the Disability Royal Commission. The NDIS Commission undertook extensive consultation on these proposed changes late last year (known at the time as Bill No 2) and received strong support for the measures.
Further information on the Bill and measures can be found on the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website and The Australian Parliament House website has the most up to date information on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 and Explanatory Memorandum.
Consultation
The ‘What we heard’ report from public consultation on proposed quality and safeguarding measures for NDIS Act (Bill No.2) is now available.
Thank you to everyone who provided valuable feedback during this consultation.
The feedback will inform the drafting of proposed amendments to the NDIS Act.
These amendments will help ensure the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has the necessary powers and regulatory capability to increase the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services for NDIS participants.
Learn more:
- ‘What we heard’ report NDIS Act (Bill No. 2) proposed quality and safeguarding measures – Standard Version | Easy Read
- Consultation paper on NDIS Act (Bill No. 2) (Standard version)
- Easy read: Consultation paper on NDIS Act (Bill No. 2)
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Reform timeline
2024
From October: Consultation starts on NDIS Bill No. 2.
From 1 November:
- State and Territory consultation.
- Ministerial roundtables and discussion papers released.
7 November: Consultation paper released, open to submissions.
20 December: Submissions on Bill No. 2 consultation paper close.
2025
26 November 2025: The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Bill 2025 (the Bill) was introduced into Parliament.
2026
Timing to be determined. Refer to The Australian Parliament House website for updates in relation to the passage of the legislation.
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Related information
Major increases to penalties and criminal offences planned for NDIS providers