The $31 billion national disability program has failed to deliver the increase in employment that is pivotal to its economic success, according to the latest reviews.
The number of working adult National Disability Insurance Scheme participants has actually fallen in recent years; the total in work decreased for most durations by one to three percentage points.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
Tess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.com
