280,000 NDIS Providers, 93% Unregistered? Malcolm Roberts Presses Government

Senator Malcolm Roberts puts government officials under pressure during a Senate Estimates hearing over concerns surrounding Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), including unregistered providers, potential fraud, overcharging and accountability. During the October 2025 hearing, Roberts questions officials about the estimated 270,000–280,000 NDIS providers, with approximately 93% reportedly operating without registration. He also raises concerns about potential overcharging, citing the example of cleaners charging $130 an hour, and challenges the government on whether existing safeguards are sufficient to protect participants and taxpayers. Officials explain that all NDIS providers must comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct, regardless of registration status. They also highlight the government's investment of $500 million since 2022 in fraud prevention and compliance measures, alongside plans to strengthen oversight and remove bad actors from the system. The exchange also addresses the government's approach to universal provider registration, the Fraud Fusion Taskforce and whether responsibility for the scheme should return to the states. Are Australia's current safeguards strong enough to protect NDIS participants and prevent misuse of public funds? Watch the full Senate Estimates exchange and share your thoughts in the comments. Subscribe for more Australian politics, Senate hearings, government accountability and public spending investigations. #ndis #malcolmroberts #ndisfraud #australianpolitics #senateestimates Subscribe to The Financial Express: https://bit.ly/2TN006o Welcome to The Financial Express, your trusted source for world affairs, geopolitics, business news, global economy updates, and market insights. Connect with us: 📌 On this channel, we cover: Global news & geopolitics that impact world International markets, trade, and policies Finance news & global economy trends Business analysis on global companies & economies From breaking updates on the US, China, Europe, India, and beyond to deep dives into global markets, trade wars, and international relations, we simplify the most important stories shaping today’s world. At The Financial Express, our goal is to keep you informed, empowered, and ahead in the fast-changing global landscape. 🔔 Subscribe now for daily insights on world affairs, finance, business, and economy. #Finance #Economy #WorldNews #Geopolitics #StockMarket #GlobalEconomy #BusinessNews #MarketTrends #InternationalNews #TradeWar #GlobalAffairs #GlobalMarkets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialexpress Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinancialXpress Website: https://www.financialexpress.com/