Government must stop politicising NDIS fraud and take provider fraud seriously
Government must stop politicising NDIS fraud and take provider fraud seriously | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Government must stop politicising NDIS fraud and take provider fraud seriously 2026-07-02 The Australian Greens are calling on the Federal Government to take stronger action against fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), following the release today of the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS's final report into the Integrity of the Scheme.
The Greens say the inquiry has made clear that provider fraud continues to undermine the integrity of the NDIS, divert public funds away from essential supports, and cause significant harm to disabled people and their families. The report also demonstrates that efforts to combat fraud must be targeted at those exploiting the Scheme, not at participants who rely on it.
The party says protecting the integrity of the NDIS and protecting the rights of disabled people must go hand in hand. Senator Jordon Steele-John, Australian Greens spokesperson for the NDIS and member of the committee, said: "Today's report makes clear that fraud in the NDIS is a serious issue, but the Government has been too focused on targeting participants instead of the providers who are exploiting the Scheme for profit.
"Every dollar stolen through fraud is a dollar that should have gone towards supporting disabled people to live with dignity and independence. "Disabled people deserve an NDIS that is both protected from fraud and designed around their rights, not one where they are treated with suspicion because governments have failed to crack down on those actually exploiting the system.
"We need a fraud response that is evidence-based, properly resourced and focused on those committing the fraud, not one that creates fear and unnecessary barriers for disabled people accessing the supports they need. “The Greens are calling on the Government to strengthen provider regulation and enforcement, improve whistleblower protections, and ensure stronger accountability across the disability sector.
"The Government must move beyond politicising fraud in the NDIS and start working constructively with disabled people, disability organisations and the broader sector to strengthen the Scheme. "That means investing in effective compliance, holding dishonest providers accountable, supporting whistleblowers, and preserving the choice and control that sits at the heart of the NDIS.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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