Key deliverables

There are five themes under key deliverables.

Disability Royal Commision

• Response to recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission was released in July 2024 including joint recommendations with state and territory governments.
• A detailed 18 month Disability Royal Commussion implementation plan for joint recommendations will be agreed in November 2024.
• The first National Disability Royal Commission progress report will be released in June 2025.
• The Second National Disability Royal Commission progress report will be released in December 2025.
• Implementation of joint Disability Royal Commission recommendations across governments is ongoing, in partnership with the disability community.

NDIS Review Response

• Disability Ministers are currently considering the NDIS Review recommendations. A formal response to the NDIS Review is due in December 2024.
• Reform planning and implementation across governments will commence in January 2025 and is ongoing through 2025.

NDIS Legislation

• The NDIS Amendment Bill passed in August 2024.
• The amended NDIS Act 2013 will commence in late September to early October 2024.
• The transitional Section 10 Rule will commence alongside the amended NDIS Act 2013.
• Co-design and engagement on the NDIS Rules will occur between July 2024 and continue through to 2025.

Foundational Supports

• All governments are working together to develop a Foundational Support Strategy that will be agreed by National Cabinet in the future. Future iterations will include updates on key timeframes as they are agreed.
• Phased implementation of Foundational Supports will commence from July 2025.

Australia’s Disability Strategy

• Governments will continue to review their disability inclusion plans throughout 2024 and 2025 to ensure they are aligned with Australia’s Disability Strategy and reform priorities.
• Targeted review of Australia’s Disability Strategy will occur in August and September 2024 to generate learnings and make practical improvements.
• The full evaluation of Australia’s Disability Strategy will commence from July 2025, with reporting due in 2026.