Big business and disability providers have stepped up the pressure on Labor to further overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme, saying current pricing models and outdated technology platforms threaten its sustainability even after steep cuts introduced by the Albanese government.
The Business Council of Australia will on Tuesday warn the $50 billion scheme is bogged down in red tape, lacks clear investment targets and is hostage to an outdated pricing model that bills service providers by the hour instead of paying for outcomes.
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