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Two former National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers in Sydney have been sentenced to jail for offences involving $1.2 million in fraudulent claims, including claims for services never provided to participants. The successful prosecutions were the result of Fraud Fusion Taskforce investigations.

A former National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) staff member was yesterday sentenced following an NDIA and Fraud Fusion Taskforce investigation into their improper access and distribution of protected data.

The latest NDIS Quarterly Report highlights the positive results of NDIS reform to better support all participants, as well as ensure the Scheme’s sustainability for generations to come.

The Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) has revolutionised the fight against criminals who try to steal government payments from those who need it most. In the two years since its inception, the FFT has launched more than 500 investigations and referred 50 people to court accused of ripping off millions of dollars from people with disability and Australian taxpayers. Set up by Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services the Hon. Bill Shorten MP in late 2022, the FFT has stopped more than $60 million in estimated fraud, with billions in NDIS payments alone currently under investigation.

The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report shows the Scheme remains on track to improve its financial sustainability, with total Scheme expenses for the recent quarter almost $150 million below expectations.

The NDIA has updated our public data, now current as at 30 June 2024.