Media Releases by The Hon Stuart Robert MP
Ministerial appointment
To serve the Australian people as a minister in the Morrison Government is a great honour. I thank the Prime Minister for the opportunity to…
New data shows how a simpler, faster, fairer and more flexible NDIS will benefit all of Tasmania
Despite a year full of unprecedented challenges, the NDIS continues to support more Australians with significant and permanent disability in Tasmania. The NDIS is now…
New data shows how a simpler, faster, fairer and more flexible NDIS will benefit all of South Australia
Despite a year full of unprecedented challenges the NDIS continued to support more Australians with significant and permanent disability in South Australia. The NDIS is…
Delivering the NDIS: maturing scheme continues to deliver during COVID-19
New data has revealed how the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continued to support more Australians during 2020—a year full of unprecedented challenges from the…
National standard for NDIS worker screening starts today
From today, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check will start to replace the different screening arrangements operating in each state and territory,…
Students and apprentices urged to claim for 2021
Following a difficult 2020 aspiring students and apprentices are encouraged to make the most of the Morrison Government’s supports in 2021 and claim for Youth…
Taskforce Integrity stamps out welfare system abuse
More than $13 million in welfare payments have been recovered and about 650 matters referred for criminal prosecution under a joint Services Australia and Australian…
NDIS hotspot coronavirus temporary measures
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in declared hotspot local government areas have access to a range of…
Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment available to Canberra workers
Canberrans who can’t earn an income because they’ve been asked to self-isolate or quarantine may now be eligible for the $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. …
Perth chosen to pioneer new era for delivery of government services
Minister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, today announced a new era of government service delivery will be trialled in Perth. From Monday 21 December, customers…
Strong protections for NDIS participants are now in place across Australia
A nationally consistent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quality and safeguards system is now in place across Australia, delivering strong and consistent protections for every…
Delivering the NDIS: Implementation of reforms for a simpler, faster, fairer and more flexible NDIS
The Morrison Government is on track to deliver significant improvements to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that make it simpler, faster, fairer and more…
Update on NDIS coronavirus supports in South Australia
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in South Australia have access to a range of temporary measures to…
Increased protections for NDIS participants
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today welcomed the passage of legislation that will ensure NDIS participants are better protected from abuse…
Morrison Government delivering on NDIS promise
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today released the latest NDIS Quarterly Report (Q1 2020-21) which shows the NDIA is on track…
Changes to the NDIS Independent Advisory Council
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, today announced the appointment of Dr Leighton Jay to the Independent Advisory Council (Council) to…
Delivering the NDIS: Improving Access For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
The Morrison Government is providing $5.9 million over the next two years to the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to strengthen National Disability…
Delivering the NDIS: New data to stimulate specialist housing market
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, says the release of new data on Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) will further stimulate the market…
Delivering essential services and support through unprecedented times
The Morrison Government remains committed to achieving the best outcomes for all Australians and businesses by delivering essential services and support to those in need…
Update on the NDIS and coronavirus temporary measures
Temporary measures introduced earlier this year to ensure National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants continue to access their essential disability supports during the COVID-19 pandemic…
Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 1 October
Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Thursday, 1 October 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…
New funding and support strategy for younger people living in aged care
The Morrison Government today announced new funding and a strategy for reducing the number of younger people living in residential aged care. Minister for the…
Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 30 September
Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Wednesday, 30 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…
Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 29 September
Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Tuesday, 29 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is being…
Update on NDIS and coronavirus – 28 September
Below is the daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Monday, 28 September 2020. The reporting will ensure accurate and timely information is…