The Albanese Government is stepping up efforts to tackle NDIS fraud and misconduct, protect people with disability and safeguard vital taxpayer-funded disability supports.
Between April and June 2026, the NDIS Quality and Standards Commission issued 111 banning orders to individuals, registered providers and unregistered providers.
This is the highest number of banning orders ever issued by the NDIS Commission in a single quarter.
These banning orders have stopped convicted criminals, dodgy consultants, fraudsters and other high-risk individuals from operating in the NDIS and putting participants at risk.
The record number of bans issued between April and June has pushed the total number of banning orders issued in 2026 to 158 so far, marking a 35 per cent increase on the same period last year.
The NDIS Commission also refused the registration of 229 providers, and revoked the registration of 453 existing providers, preventing unsuitable providers and individuals from entering or remaining in the registered NDIS market.
This increase in enforcement activity follows the passage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Act in April, which gave the NDIS Commission stronger powers to address fraud, misconduct and non-compliance in the scheme.
Recent reforms announced by the Albanese Government requiring mandatory registration of supported independent living (SIL) and platform providers will further strengthen oversight of the sector, helping to reduce fraud and prevent unsuitable unregistered operators from participating in the NDIS market.
Quotes attributable to Senator Jenny McAllister, Minister for the NDIS:
“Working in the NDIS is a great privilege, and if you abuse that privilege you will be kicked out of the scheme.
“The new powers we’ve legislated have given the NDIS Commission the strong powers it needed to really take the fight to the shonks and grifters who thought they could take advantage of one of our society’s most important social programs.
“Every year, we are reviewing more claims, receiving more tip-offs, conducting more investigations, handing down more banning orders, referring more matters to the police and prosecuting more fraudsters.”
Quotes attributable to NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Louise Glanville:
“Providers who cannot demonstrate the capability, competence and quality standards required to support NDIS participants have no place in the Scheme.
“Every banning order, registration refusal and revocation reflects our commitment to ensuring NDIS participants receive safe, high-quality supports from providers who meet their obligations.”
