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Media Release by The Hon Bill Shorten MP

Chair of NDIA Board resigns

I have received the resignation of The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine AO as Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board.

I wish to thank Dr Napthine for his service as Chair of the NDIA Board since April 2022.

I also wish to acknowledge his work in reaching agreement with the Gillard Labor Government to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Victoria.

Dr Napthine is a committed advocate for the NDIS and as a carer and somebody who has worked in the disability area, he has a great deal of passion for NDIS participants and their families.

I look forward to continuing to work with Dr Napthine in the future to ensure the best outcomes for NDIS participants, their families and carers.

I thank Jim Minto who will act as NDIA Chair pending the appointment of a new Chair as soon as possible.