Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I have further information to add to my answer to a question from Senator Steele-John earlier today in question time. The government does not believe that an expensive and lengthy royal commission will deliver outcomes for people with a disability—which we are already delivering. We believe that immediate action is required. That is why the government has now established the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Jordon Steele-John (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

That covers only 10 per cent of the population, as you well know.

Sue Lines (WA, Deputy-President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Order, Senator Steele-John! Please continue, Minister.

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

This commission has been established through extensive consultation with stakeholders, including the states and territories. Further to this, the government is seeking to put in place further protections for participants, their families and carers. The NDIS worker screening scheme will provide protections to vulnerable people with a disability today, not after another lengthy review.