This is our first submission, the second is available here.
This submission demonstrates that while we appreciate the intent of many of the proposed reforms, eg: the proposed change to the basis for setting a budget to a ‘whole-of-person’ level rather than via individual support items, we have some significant concerns about the Bill as it is presently drafted.
These concerns include but are not limited to the following:
- A history of NDIA and Government failures to meaningfully collaborate with the allied health sector on matters that affect our professionals.
- The Bill leaves many significant matters to yet-to-be-drafted delegated legislation and Ministerial discretion.
- Clauses in the Bill that AHPA assert are problematic enough to require comment, including collaboration theme and, issues of insufficient accountability and transparency.
Read the full submission below.