Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Steele-John, can I apologise for running out of time on each of your previous questions. I have sought to address them comprehensively, but I've realised on each occasion I should have watched the clock more closely.

Minister Butler's speech last week laid out our priorities. They are the same priorities we agreed with states and territories some time ago. We do seek to establish a system of foundational supports outside of the NDIS, and the place we seek to start is looking for opportunities to work with children and young people. That is the work that we have set about doing. It's the work we have been seeking to progress with states and territories. That remains our priority. Minister Butler has also indicated that at some point there will need to be a further wave of reform, and we would work closely with the disability community on any such reforms.