The Productivity Commission is to conduct a review of the National Disability Agreement (NDA) to see whether it reflects current policy settings.
Treasurer, Scott Morrison and Minister for Social Services, Dan Tehan said the NDA was finalised in 2008–09 with the aim of ensuring Australia’s disability services delivered outcomes that improved the lives of people with a disability.
“The Commission will examine the objectives and outcomes of the National Disability Agreement in the context of the current policy landscape and assess the roles and responsibilities of the Commonwealth and State and Territory Governments in the provision of disability services,” the Ministers said.
Mr Morrison said the NDA was finalised before the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and did not reflect current policy settings.
“This review is the first in a series of Productivity Commission reviews of nationally significant, sectorwide agreements announced in the 2017–18 Budget,” Mr Morrison said.
“The terms of reference were developed in close consultation with the States and Territories and direct the Productivity Commission to consult with people with a disability, their families and carers.”
Mr Tehan said the Productivity Commission was due to report to Government within eight months.
“The Productivity Commission will undertake public consultations as part of this review and the Government encourages all interested parties to participate,” Mr Tehan said.
“Further information and the terms of reference are available on the Commission’s website.”
