The federal government is set to pass its controversial NDIS reform bill on Tuesday night after securing a deal with the Coalition. Ministers Mark Butler and Jenny McAllister announced that 63 government amendments will be introduced across both houses of Parliament to facilitate the bill's passage.

According to the government, the amendments range from technical adjustments to more significant policy shifts. Minister Butler stated that these changes are intended to ensure the legislation is the "best version" possible. However, the process and the content of the deal have faced pushback. The Greens, independent ACT senator David Pocock, and various members of the disability community have expressed strong criticism regarding the nature of the backroom negotiations and the resulting changes to the legislation.

While the government maintains that the amendments are necessary to refine the program, critics argue that the lack of transparency in the deal-making process undermines the interests of those who rely on the NDIS. The disagreement highlights a divide between the major parties, who view the amendments as a pragmatic path forward, and crossbenchers and advocates who believe the changes may negatively impact disability support services.