Mitch Fifield (Victoria, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

As we celebrate the International Day of People with Disability and the progress that has been made over the last two decades in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities, we also appropriately look to see what more we can do to ensure there is more choice, more independence and more opportunity for Australians with disability. This government is determined to see that Australians with disability get a better deal. This is the rationale at the heart of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and it is why this government is so committed to seeing that important reform through to completion.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is going to make a huge difference to the lives of more than 460,000 Australians, but it cannot do everything. It was not designed to do everything, which is why it is important that we focus on the National Disability Strategy to make sure that all levels of government continue to play their part.