Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

It is absolutely essential that we, as a government, back Australians with disabilities, their families and their carers, because, as I said, we want every Australian to have the opportunity to reach their full potential, whatever that may be. We understand that the aspiration to participate fully—whether it be in the social or economic life of our nation—is something that people with disability value as much, if not more, than the able-bodied population. This reform—the NDIS—is a world first. It's a once in a generation reform. Since Medicare I don't think we have seen a social reform of this kind of magnitude. We will continue to work with Australians with disability to make sure that, business as usual, they are able to undertake employment and activities in our communities. We will continue to support them through the National Disability Insurance Scheme so that they can live their best lives.