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Research

Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Matt Burrows (PDF - 112k)

Submission 7 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


In time the function can be transferred to truly independent planners once the Scheme is running. ... That this will represent 20% of new job creation for the entire nation is astonishing.

Date received: 15 Mar 2017

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) (PDF - 989k)

Submission 161 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The NDIA welcomes the opportunity to further assist the Productivity Commission during this review. ... More time is needed for plan discussion and to review the plan prior to approval;.

Date received: 6 Apr 2017

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (PDF - 464k)

Submission PP325 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


reviewed by the NDIA as part of plan reviews. Draft recommendation 8.1. ... Draft recommendation 9.3. The National Disability Insurance Agency should publicly report on the number of unexpected plan reviews and reviews of decisions, review timeframes and

Date received: 17 Jul 2017

Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) (PDF - 582k)

Submission PP262 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


While the Product ivity. Commission has recommended a review of phone planning procedures, YDAS. ... young people with dis ability s uch as hous ing, independent living, em ploym ent.

Date received: 12 Jul 2017

Flourish Australia (PDF - 603k)

Submission PP246 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


independently reviewed (although leaving this until the next five- yearly review of scheme costs seems too long). ... The Productivity Commission’s review is a significant opportunity to identify strategies and solutions to turn this situation around.

Date received: 12 Jul 2017

Australian Blindness Forum (ABF) (PDF - 119k)

Submission 48 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Finally, the NDIA needs to have an independent review of its policies and needs to consult the beneficiaries of the scheme instead of only internal reviews. ... Are there any barriers to the NDIA doing this effectively? NDIA needs to have an independent

Date received: 24 Mar 2017

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (PDF - 436k)

Submission 115 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


QAI suggests that a measure or evidence of this will be the number of people seeking NDIS appeals or review and the outcomes of these appeals/reviews. ... This would simplify some of the issues that will inevitably arise in Plan reviews and disputes.

Date received: 30 Mar 2017

Queensland Advocacy Incorporated (PDF - 480k)

Submission PP311 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Queensland Advocacy Incorporated is funded to assist participants and would-be participants with internal and external reviews. ... We are aware of anomalies that, if categorized more plainly, would prevent unnecessary and costly review processes.

Date received: 13 Jul 2017

Mental Health Australia (PDF - 254k)

Submission 155 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Providers 20. Pricing 21. Support coordination 22. Benchmarking 23. Independent Pricing Authority 24. ... The Independent Review of the NDIS Act, conducted by Ernst &Young in 2015, considered the permanency issue as it relates to mental health.

Date received: 5 Apr 2017

Lutheran Community Care Queensland (PDF - 754k)

Submission 197 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


outcomes for individuals with disability. ILC and LAC engagement with regional industry networks,. ... Independent external peer review may also be beneficial in evolving plan practice and tools, so that the planners and the processes are being supported

Date received: 22 Apr 2017