2023-12-07
Lines attributable to Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John:
“The rhetoric building up to today has been deeply problematic for many disabled people. I acknowledge that today’s announcement is deeply anxiety inducing and it is an uncertain time for many.
“Everyone agrees there must be strong services available to disabled people in the community and through the NDIS. However, we know that right now our education, health, housing systems are drenched in ableism. It’s going to take years for these services to be operational and work for disabled people. We will not accept NDIS supports being removed with nowhere for people to turn to.
“Choice and control is core to the NDIS. With legislative changes expected in 2024, the Australian Greens will work to ensure choice and control remains at the heart of our NDIS.
“Today, our community’s message to the government is clear - we will not be your political football and we will not accept any changes that will make life worse for anyone in our community.”