'I'm not banging on about it': Shorten clashes with disability advocates over NDIS sex

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten (AAP)

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

The National Disability Insurance Scheme ((NDIS)) has long been the subject of debate and controversy.


The current Labor government has been making moves to limit spending increases in the Scheme, and return it to what they say is its original purpose.

As part of that process, N-D-I-S Minister Bill Shorten has introduced legislation into Parliament to specifically exclude some services from the scheme - including sexual support services.

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