Well said Pat. Now don’t criticise One Nation & I will support you!

The cost hasn't risen as much as if we were building nuclear generators under your plan.

In 5 years my electricity bill has gone up from $250 to $450.

Thank you Pat well said and wonderfully articulated ❤️

Keep up the great work Pat Congratulations

Well said mate. But it’s still common sense. This government hasn’t got that.

i agree

2 million more votes

Well done Pat - keep holding them to account - you are doing a great job👏🏻

Love your work Pat

Thank you for this Pat, keep at them

I liked that.

Well said but labour won't beleive the truth

Hear. Hear. Well said 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

If you join one nation you will have a stronger voice . Keep up the good work

Oh get over it. They are in government. They are actually governing for the future.

EXCELLENT & TRUE ..THANKYOI

Thank you Pat Conaghan MP .

Keep this up Pat.

Hear, hear 👏🏼

True words

All true!!!!!

Blah blah blah

Thankyou

See my full speech on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 here: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/genpdf/chamber/hansardr/29159/0021/hansard_frag.pdf;fileType=applica...

Lovely acknowledgement Pat and Connor!

Thank you Pat so very greatfull thank you so very much

Aww Connor, how beautiful to be recognised for all the brilliant work you’re doing, Congrats!!

Connor and those who need a bit of help now and then is why the NDIS should be a great thing Not the monstrosity of a thing it is now with sone unscrupulous people gaining from those who are deserving and do the right thing Thank you Pat for keeping this in the open And go Connor !👏👏👏

The proposed Bill would give the Minister (or any future Minister) broad powers to reduce funding across categories of supports. The Government has already flagged savings through proposed reductions of up to 50% in social and community participation supports. For people with disability, that could mean 50% less support to attend community events, volunteer, meet with their MP, participate in advocacy, support other people with disability, or contribute to their community. We should be asking whether we want a society that invests in inclusion, or one that balances the budget by reducing the participation of people with disability.

We are very lucky to have Connor as Chair of the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee. Thank you for acknowledging the great work and advocacy he is doing.

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the current approach to policy development and legislative changes affecting the NDIS. So better expressed by Pat and others❤️ A democratic government should not pass laws without providing the public a full and meaningful opportunity to review all proposed changes and give appropriate time to review, not 2 weeks! The current timeframe for reviewing documents is insufficient and demonstrates a lack of consultation with the people whose lives are most impacted. Rushing these processes without adequate engagement ignores the expertise of professionals and the lived experiences of participants. Furthermore, the shift toward models that resemble old state-based institutional care—such as forced group outings and activities—is a regressive step. These policies undermine the autonomy of people with disabilities, effectively ostracising them and limiting their ability to participate in the community on their OWN terms. A like anyone. The current financial issues within the NDIS are a result of administrative oversight and a failure to correctly interpret medical evidence, not the participants themselves. The government requires actual trained staff in NDIS who can accurately process documentation and create plans that reflect the actual needs of individuals. And the largest portion appear to have utterly no understanding of evidence given if it’s active read! I urge the government to treat all Australians as equals and to prioritise transparency, empathy, and professional guidance over convenient, restrictive policies.

Well said Mr Pat Conaghan

Good job

Hi, I’d like to add my voice to this matter. I’ve lodged my submission, but think sending it to individual members means they actually get to read it. As a person with a disability and a disability advocate, I recognise the importance of ensuring the long-term sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). I support the need for reform. However, I am deeply concerned that the current approach is disproportionately targeting participants and their families, rather than addressing the systemic inefficiencies and exploitation within the scheme itself. At present, funding reductions and increased scrutiny appear to be falling most heavily on those the NDIS was designed to support—people with disability—while widespread issues involving fraud, price inflation, and unethical provider behaviour remain insufficiently addressed. It is difficult to reconcile why participants are being asked to justify essential supports, while examples of clear market exploitation persist. For instance, it is not uncommon for the cost of basic assistive equipment to significantly increase once a supplier becomes aware that the purchaser is an NDIS participant. This kind of price inflation, along with providers claiming for services not delivered, represents a serious integrity issue. These are the areas that require decisive action. A clear example of this price distortion is something as basic as a foldable walking stick. The exact same aluminium folding walking stick can be purchased online for under $15 with next-day delivery. Yet very similar—and often identical—products are routinely sold through disability or mobility providers for around $45–$70. Even mainstream Australian retailers sell comparable foldable walking sticks in the $12–$30 range. This is not a difference in quality or function—it is the same basic product. The only difference is that once it is supplied through disability channels, the price increases dramatically. This kind of systemic overcharging is a far more significant contributor to cost blowouts than participant supports, yet it remains largely unaddressed. Recent evidence presented to a parliamentary inquiry indicated that approximately $3.7 billion—around 8.3% of total NDIS expenditure—was attributed to “integrity leakage” in the last financial year. This highlights that the problem is not participant overuse, but systemic weaknesses that allow misuse of funds at scale. You noted in your address to the National Press Club that unscheduled plan reviews are contributing to cost pressures, and suggested that plan managers may play a role in this. If that is the case, what concrete steps are being taken to regulate and hold these actors accountable? From a participant perspective, a significant driver of plan reviews is that initial plans often fail to accurately capture the full impact of a person’s disability. Participants are then forced into review processes simply to secure adequate and reasonable supports. Addressing planning quality at the outset would reduce the need for costly reassessments. I am also concerned by suggestions that community and social participation supports should be reduced due to perceived misuse by support workers. If there are issues with worker conduct, then it is the responsibility of providers and regulators to address this directly. It is not appropriate to penalise participants by reducing access to supports that are critical for inclusion, independence, and wellbeing. For many of us, these supports are not discretionary. Personally, I rely on community participation funding to attend medical appointments, maintain commitments I have made, and attend social events (family, friends, events). These are fundamental aspects of daily life, not luxuries. More broadly, I was concerned by commentary suggesting that pre-NDIS community programs fostered genuine inclusion. Historically, many such programs resulted in segregation rather than integration, limiting opportunities for people with disability to participate fully in society. The NDIS was designed to change this, and it is critical that reforms do not unintentionally reverse that progress. I am also aware of cases where participants are being drawn into lengthy and costly processes through the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), requiring them to resubmit extensive medical evidence that has already been provided. This creates unnecessary financial and emotional strain, particularly for individuals with significant and permanent disabilities whose support needs are not in question. It raises serious concerns when administrative and legal processes appear to override the assessments of qualified medical and allied health professionals. Additionally, there is growing frustration within the community about decisions being made remotely, without adequate understanding of individual circumstances, and sometimes in contradiction to on-the-ground assessments conducted by NDIS staff and treating professionals. Minister, there is a broader equity issue at play. Many Australians are questioning how the Government can afford substantial tax concessions, while at the same time tightening supports for some of the most vulnerable members of our community. A sustainable NDIS must be built on fairness, accountability, and genuine partnership. I strongly urge the Government to prioritise: * Targeting fraud, overcharging, and unethical provider practices * Improving the accuracy and consistency of initial planning decisions * Reducing administrative inefficiencies and duplication * Ensuring regulatory action is directed at those misusing the system—not participants * Engaginge meaningfully with people with disability and their families in shaping reforms Once these systemic issues are addressed, there will be a stronger foundation for collaborative discussions about long-term sustainability. I would welcome the opportunity to see a reform approach that works with participants, rather then placing additional burden on them

Where's the opposition ?

Thank you for your advocacy Pat Conaghan MP ❤️

Thank you Connor for your continued advocacy for disabled people.

Im bedbound wheelchair bound and was denied a fully accessible wheelchair accommodation, I'm now in temporary disability accommodation where I've not showered for five months and I can't use the toilet so have to eat next to my own faeces and urine because I can't access the toilet. I was denied a pressure mattress for my bedsores, I was declined a recliner so as to move from bed to recliner and reduce the risk of blood clots and help my bedsores. I was denied a safe wheelchair the one I have is from an op shop and hurts my back . I was declined extra support hours as a consequence I'm trapped in this place and cannot go to medical appointments etc etc etc Thank you Minister Butler ! They are already making huge cuts!!!

Well done Connor! 👏

As them why they are not getting the provider s re fraude

Why are all the seats empty? 😞

Well done Conner. The Govt needs to talk to people with disabilities & carers to et the knowledge of essential needs. Govt should not cut back on essential needs, they need to cutback on the non-essential handouts like holiday etc yes ndis pay for carers so clients can get out & enjoy life but not pay for entertainment accomodation etc.This is not building independence & realities of life where we should all be paying our way not living off handouts .

Were you in the chamber to vote last night? It seems many, if not all, abstained from voting

It seems whilst this is well said and softening to the heart, the Butler is like a bull on heat and the powers of his ways whether passed or not is already into effect, including but not limited to ART not producing decisions! The whole thing puts people like ourselves in severe financial hardship, stress and causes breakdown of relationships. The amount of help we reached out to to ministers for help and nothing and they just rang the ndis general line getting another reference number. It appears ndis are their own law and I am at the stage of going to press. Ndis do not care. The govt need to take accountability for lawyers of high profile firms, barristers and 3 day hearings costs and take all those away and a huge saving along with kpi's for planners to do so many plans & hence y reports etc not read nor your plan treated like trash & disrespect. ndis staff are not medically qualified to understand disabilities so that is offensive to start.

Connor Mayder Bryant

Another proposed change would allow greater use of automated decision-making in the NDIS. In plain English, that means a computer algorithm could play a much larger role in deciding what supports a person receives, based on scores, classifications and formulas rather than a detailed understanding of their individual circumstances. If we've learnt anything from Robodebt, it's that automated systems can make mistakes. When that happens, real people can be harmed. Disability support decisions are too important to be reduced to a computer-generated outcome.

Well said Pat Conaghan

Who is he talking to?

What’s the 4 letter L word?

Well said. DIVERT, DEFLECT and DENY Well said.

If it’s only four letter words that can’t be used, I reccon there are several million Australians who could help you out with suitable alternative words to use. If you need help, just ask 😉

Churchill got around this way back by saying “he has just uttered a terminlogical inexactitude” whic is a clever way of saying he just lied.

I agree Pat, Angus got him (Albo) today at question time about his arrogance on the changes of the CGT.

Thank you for fighting against Newspeak. Thankfully the Thoughtcrime legislation hasn't been introduced yet.

Agree, just watched Parliament time and seriously they NEVER answer a question directly. The speaker also sides with Labor....

It's only banned if the Opposition uses it!

Can the opposition All wear glasses and a wooden nose mask when they ask the PM a question ? Or are people props disallowed?

Well said. EVERYONE knew EXACTLY which four letter word and a huge number of us totally agree

Many of the Labor party’s previous supporters have recently “changed their position” regarding their support for the Labor party. 😆

Well done mate ! Albo is on record for using that four letter word in parliament - No sanction ?

Great and sensible work Pat. Thank you and thank you also for going into bat for our health care rebate. This is very important to so many of us. Cheers!

NO if the CAP FITS WEAR IT.

Banning it cause its being used so often they don't like it...but find the reason behind them using it so often you might find there's perfect sense.

Thanks Pat for again going to bat for those of us trying to do the right thing by paying for health insurance. Also for your efforts on behalf of your constituents and wider Australia.

What the time Albanese called Morrison a liar and the same speaker said nothing, the speaker is obviously on labor's side which in itself is a disgrace. Labor tells deliberate lies and should be called out by the opposition for doing so.

Can they say Albo doesn't lie straight in bed.

You know that the PM and his party will avoid responding to your questions. When he does respond it will be an ambiguous reply.

So is it being removed or not?

Keep up the fight Pat Conaghan MP. There are a few more adjectives I could use to describe the current PM…..however I won’t 😇

Talking in an empty parliament 🤔🫣🤣

Great work very strong clear message!

Politicians are renowned for this and have been for decades. This speaker would do the same if he were in an uncomfortable position.

Well done Pat!! I started to watch on Wednesday but wanted to throw something at the tv so had to turn it off!! 🤯 he NEVER answers the question!! And if any of them do answer a question,it’s definitely the four letter L word, or it’s a question from one of their own, obviously designed to give them a pat on the back!! I’ve got some four letter words that I can describe them with but I won’t 🤬🤣

See here for my article on the knock-on effects of higher costs for over 65s patconaghan.com.au/rebate-cut-reeks-havoc-on-older-regional-residents/

This will just push more people away from private health insurance and onto the public waiting list. Absolutely disgraceful 😤 and cost shifting from Commonwealth Govt to the States.

The nodding heads just like the plastic dogs in the car Nodding nodding nodding!

It would make more sense to increase the rebate = more over 65’s with private cover = less pressure on public system

Has he lost it or is he going potty

If they don’t nod their heads he’ll probably fine them. 😆

How a country treats its elders defines its culture.

As council rates increase above inflation, and rebates are removed, pensioners will have to either find the money or prioritise health over rates. That or put extra pressure on the health system where there is already pressure on the public system.

What about "my word is my bond?" Or perhaps his position has changed....AGAIN!

And you wonder why I have joined One Nation.

The problem is that it not only affects the older generation because their kids will have to help out, financially. The public system is so under the pump that when these retirees give up their private health insurance the public system will not be able to handle it. Are these guys such incompetent fools that they can't see this?

$200 to $250 per year difference for those on private health insurance over the age of 65. This is to create a 24% rebate across the basis for all. That's me affected. And, believe it or not, I have no problem absorbing this to ensure struggling younger people are OK. So, please stop pretending this is a major change, ie losing the rebate. It's not.

We were at emergency at our local private hospital yesterday and it was so busy. Imagine how it will be at the public hospitals when all the private hospital patients start using the public system due to private health insurance becoming unaffordable. It's not rocket science 🙄

Lucky to be able to afford it…

Be upfront with the people we have a choice to make here think most of us will give up health insurance

There are a gang of weasels

Seriously, private insurance does not include a lot of services like xrays ct scan, MRI unless they are done when a person is admitted to hospital. The over 65s are already paying these out of pockets costs. Talk about cancer tx in private. Thousands of $ out of pocket. There are no incentives for them to private insurance. Crazy to target the ones on a pension and the politicians flying their families in business class.

Most people over 65 have worked for around 50 years paying taxes so their health cover should be FREE. They have paid their dues, not like the new imports that rort the system.

I suggest that the 3million or so impacted by this show their feelings by voting for a party other than ALP. 3 million lost votes may send the appropriate message.

Dodge ball champ at it again !!

Pat Conaghan MP it was a lifetime rebate if you joined a fund before a certain age/time. I think removing it may breach Australian competition & consumer law. People have signed up to policies on the promise of lifetime rebates - ACCC needs to investigate what seems to be deceptive and misleading conduct!

Can he lie straight in bed?

Can we have an independent parliamentary fact checker sitting in the parliament during question time, that the speaker can refer to when Lies are clearly spruiked by Albo, I mean either party?

I have paid for Private Health Insurance since 1970, prior to that I was covered by parents cover. Always did the right thing and now get less and less 😪 Plus, as soon as you say you have Private Health Insurance the charges go up 😡

Labor Never Sleeps. They have all the immediate slimy answers… but no real plan.