Senators have been urged to pass controversial reforms to cap runaway costs for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, despite claims recommendations to reduce supports could be disastrous for the most severely disabled.
One NDIS participant told senators he would refuse to leave his home if the government adopts a recommendation to reduce day to day support for the severely disabled.
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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
