Compliance and enforcement actions

On the 7 November 2024, a compliance notice was issued to Family First Disability Services Pty Ltd under section 73ZM of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. 

The notice requires Family First Disability Services Pty Ltd to take certain action to address possible non-compliance with section 9 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support) Rules 2018, specifically in relation to the obligation to obtain State or Territory authorisation for the use of a regulated restrictive practice in relation to a person with disability and to lodge with the Commissioner evidence of authorisation as soon as reasonably practicable.