National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026

Senator McALLISTER (New South Wales—Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) (19:41): As I indicated in my answer earlier, that rule-making provision allows the minister to essentially establish a list of treatments that would not be required. It doesn't enable the minister to establish a list of treatments that would be required. Treating medical professionals will provide advice about whether a particular treatment would materially improve, reverse or alleviate the impact or impacts of a person's impairments.

They'll also provide advice about whether there is a medical reason that a particular person cannot undertake a medical treatment that may otherwise be appropriate. Again, I say that we intend to consult closely with people with disability, representative organisations and the broader community about this, and we will also draw on advice from the technical advisory group to ensure that the guidance is clinically robust and reflects contemporary evidence.