There are two things to know about the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The first is that it makes an immense difference to many lives across Australia. The second is that it’s wildly expensive and is projected to cost even more in the future.

So, how to reconcile those two realities? It’s what the government is trying to solve with a new piece of legislation that’s been shrouded in secrecy for months – but some in the sector say this legislation could hand government authorities more powers to pursue debts.

Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the holes in the NDIS legislation.

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Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton

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