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

As I mentioned, there is $143 million for a new ICT system which ultimately will help ensure that there is a virtual marketplace where service providers and individuals receiving supports can meet. That is going to be important. It also will have an important role in the actuarial and insurance approach that the NDIS takes to ensure that the scheme is sustainable. There is in the budget the $20 million that I mentioned in relation to Western Sydney. In terms of the government's commitment to the NDIS, I would like to quote Mr John Della Bosca, head of the Every Australian Counts campaign and former Labor minister in New South Wales. He said:

The Abbott Government’s strong support for the NDIS cannot be questioned. They are funding the NDIS and in doing so transforming the lives of people with disability.

It is a good thing that this is something that enjoys support across the chamber.