Dr Reid, by leave, made a statement in connection with the report.

Debate adjourned (Ms Kearney—Assistant Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence), and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Debate resumed by Mrs McIntosh who moved, as an amendment—That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:
“whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House notes that:

(1)in 2023, the Government announced a target growth rate for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of 8 per cent and was unable to achieve it;

(2)in January 2026, the Prime Minister announced a new target growth rate for the NDIS of 5 to 6 per cent, which the Government again failed to meet;

(3)in April 2026, the Health Minister announced yet another new annual target growth rate for the NDIS of 2 per cent over the next four years, despite the Government’s ongoing inability to meet any of their previously announced target growth rates;

(4)the Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) have also been unable to clearly quantify or comprehensively address the scale of fraud within the NDIS;

(5)the NDIA Fraud Fusion Taskforce estimates that up to 10 per cent of NDIS claims are inappropriate, mischievous or outright criminal;

(6)the Government must do more to prevent the fraud and rorting that is rife within the NDIS; 

(7)the changes in the bill will do little to remove bad actors from defrauding participants and taxpayers; and

(8)robust integrity systems are critical to not only protect taxpayer funds but also to protect NDIS participants from exploitation by unscrupulous providers”.

Debate ensued.

Dr Haines addressing the House—

It being 1.30 pm, the debate was interrupted in accordance with standing order 43, Dr Haines was granted leave to continue her speech when the debate is resumed, and the resumption of the debate made an order of the day for a later hour this day.

Distinguished visitor announced.

 (1)Mr Taylor to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (2)Ms Payne to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (3)Mr Taylor to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (4)Mr Laxale to Dr Chalmers (Treasurer)

Distinguished visitor announced.

 (5)Mr Wilkie to Mr Keogh (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs)

 (6)Ms Thwaites to Ms O’Neil (Minister for Housing)

 (7)Mr Taylor to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

Distinguished visitor announced.

 (8)Ms Jarrett to Mr Burke (Minister representing the Minister for the Environment and Water)

Member directed to leave

At 2.34 pm the Member for Lyne (Ms Penfold) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and she accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continuing—

 (9)Mr T Wilson to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (10)Ms Coffey to Mr Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)

 (11)Mr Conaghan to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (12)Mrs Elliot to Ms C King (Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government)

Member directed to leave

At 2.41 pm the Member for Bowman (Mr Pike) was directed, under standing order 94, to leave the Chamber for one hour for interjecting and he accordingly left the Chamber.

Questions without notice continued.

 (13)Ms Boele to Ms Rowland (Attorney-General)

 (14)Mr Watts to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (15)Mr Taylor to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (16)Ms Urquhart to Mr Keogh (Minister for Veterans’ Affairs)

 (17)Mr Gee to Mr Bowen (Minister for Climate Change and Energy)

 (18)Ms J Ryan to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

 (19)Mr Hogan to Mr Albanese (Prime Minister)

Mr Tehan (Manager of Opposition Business) sought leave to present a document. Leave not granted.

 (20)Ms Swanson to Mr Butler (Minister for Health and Ageing)

Question—put and passed.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr T Wilson addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.

Ms Le moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Mrs McIntosh—That all words after “House” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

 “(1)notes that:

 (a)culturally and linguistically diverse communities experience additional barriers in accessing and engaging with the NDIS; and

 (b)a lack of consultation with culturally and linguistically diverse participants and service providers may result in further barriers and inequity; and

 (2)calls on the Government to ensure the implementation of the reforms does not inadvertently impose additional burdens on, or further disadvantage, culturally and linguistically diverse NDIS participants”.

Debate ensued.

Ms Chaney moved, as an amendment to the amendment proposed by Ms Le—That all words after “notes that” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:

 “(a)the bill enables the use of automated decision-making in determining a wide range of matters affecting NDIS participants;

 (b)it is reported that neither human decision-makers nor the Administrative Review Tribunal will be authorised to modify or override the automated decisions made about the support needs of NDIS participants;

 (c)when used well, automated decision-making can deliver faster, more consistent and more efficient government services, and that agencies like the NDIA need digital tools to operate at the scale required;

 (d)the Government has failed to implement the recommendations of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme, handed down in July 2023, which called for the introduction of a consistent legal framework and oversight for automated decision-making in government services; and

 (e)the consequences of poorly implemented automation for high-risk decisions are already being seen in widespread concern around automated aged care assessments and the unlawful cancellation of income supports for Australians under the Targeted Compliance Framework; and

 (2)calls on the Government to bring forward a legislative and mandatory framework for automated decision-making in government services, incorporating transparency requirements, decision-level safeguards, human accountability and oversight for high-risk decisions, meaningful review rights, and independent oversight, in order to prevent a repeat of the failures of the Robodebt scheme”.

Debate ensued.

Mr Holzberger addressing the House—

The House continuing to sit until 8 pm—The Speaker adjourned the House until 9 am tomorrow.