WITH the imminent departure of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Minister Bill Shorten, three federal ministers will gain expanded roles to manage the NDIS and run government services in a pre-election cabinet mini-reshuffle.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will gain responsibility for government services, including Services Australia, the agency that delivers services, payments and programs for health professionals, practice staff, aged care providers, health workers and pharmacy staff.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth will oversee the NDIS in addition to her existing portfolio, while Anne Aly, the Minister for Early Childhood Education, will be in charge of disability services as minister assisting Rishworth on the NDIS.
Meanwhile, Aged Care and Sports Minister Anika Wells, who played a key role overseeing the Aged Care Act 2024, has been promoted into cabinet in her current portfolio, a move welcomed by the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN).
"Minister Wells' promotion acknowledges her significant achievements in a short space of time and it also gives aged care a designated seat at the table," OPAN's Craig Gear said.
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