Tim Ayres (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

Yes. The effect of that amendment will be that, if a participant considers that an item which is excluded from being an NDIS support would be more beneficial for them than an alternative support which is not excluded, the participant may make an application to substitute that support. The substituted support must replace one or more supports that are NDIS supports. The substituted support must also be something that still falls within the broader definition of an NDIS support and is appropriately funded by the NDIS.

That is a response to feedback. It will ensure that, while meeting the objectives, there is some flexibility for participants who have unique disability support needs while maintaining the original intention of section 10, which is to provide clear boundaries for supports that the NDIS can and cannot fund.