At 2ig, we keep a close watch on the media, policy developments, and legislative changes that matter most to the disability community. Our goal is simple: to bring you the key messages, important reforms, and practical information you need in one place, every edition.
This edition has a particular focus on the Federal Budget, due to be handed down on 12 May 2026. Understanding what the government prioritises and where it chooses to spend or save is essential context for everyone working in or relying on the disability sector over the coming 12 months.
May and June 2026 have delivered three seismic policy moments for the disability sector. On 12 May, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2026–27 Federal Budget the most consequential for people with disability in the scheme’s history, cutting $37.8
The Minister for Health Disability and Ageing Mark Butler delivered the most significant NDIS policy address since the scheme’s inception, a comprehensive plan to reshape the scheme, reduce growth trajectory, and redefine who the scheme supports. This special edition brings together the Government’s announcement, the community and advocacy response, the key implementation timelines, and 2ig’s analysis of what it means for disability organisations, supported employment, and the transformation ahead.
At 2ig, we keep a close watch on the media, policy developments, and legislative changes that matter most to the disability community. Our goal is simple: to bring you the key messages, important reforms, and practical information you need in one place, every edition.
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