A deal to slow explosive NDIS spending will pass parliament with support from the Coalition, after Labor agreed to amendments banning sexual services, improving data transparency and boosting fraud protections.
Disability Minister Bill Shorten is continuing tense negotiations with the states and territories about taking on more of the cost of foundational supports, including care provision through education and health systems.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com