Albanese swings big on NDIS reforms

Albanese swings big on NDIS reforms

From Politics Now by ABC Australia

April 23, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode discusses significant NDIS reforms proposed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the associated political implications.

As the leaves on the parliamentary budget tree change colour, Labor has unveiled an enormous NDIS overhaul — promising major savings in the upcoming budget. So, has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally used some of his political capital with the "bold" reforms? And what are the political risks, as many in the disability community remain alarmed about the implications from the overhaul? Meanwhile, momentum is growing for a gas profits tax, with an unlikely political grouping all supporting the push. However, as the PM looks to shore-up fuel security in the region, has he gone cold on the idea? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Sarah Ferguson, ABC 730 Host on The Party Room. Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au Watch Sarah's IV with Health Minister Mark Butler here: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/SEGS2026106594290 Catch up on Afternoon Briefing here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/afternoon-briefing Catch up on The Radio National Hour: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/the-radio-national-hour

People in this episode

Hosts: Fran Kelly, Patricia Karvelas

Guest: Sarah Ferguson

Topics covered

  • NDIS reforms
  • political capital
  • gas profits tax
  • disability community
  • fuel security

Keywords

  • NDIS
  • Albanese
  • reforms
  • gas profits tax
  • disability community
  • politics
  • budget

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Labor, NDIS, ABC, ABC 730, Afternoon Briefing, The Radio National Hour

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