Australia's NDIS faces $2bn annual fraud and misuse, with dishonest providers exploiting participants.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia is facing a significant fraud and misuse issue, with over $2bn being misallocated annually. Participants falsely claim expenses for drugs, alcohol, and luxury items, while dishonest providers defraud the scheme. NDIS Integrity Chief John Dardo revealed thousands of cases of inconsistent expenses. The government is considering new laws to prevent fraudulent providers from exploiting participants.
June 04, 2024
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