Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks

Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy

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Disability organisations and advocacy groups are disturbed by a federal government gag on upcoming NDIS announcements, with the Greens warning “behind closed doors” negotiations were “serving politicians” and not the community.

The Albanese government has pledged to work meaningfully with disability representative and carer organisations as it readies its plans to respond to the landmark NDIS review released in December.

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