Australia's NDIS overhaul

Health Minister Mark Butler defended the decision, arguing that the reforms are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the program.

However, advocates and families have expressed deep concern that vulnerable individuals will lose vital support.

The plan includes a new 'assessment tool' to determine eligibility based on functional need rather than diagnosis.

Critics have pointed to the government's simultaneous $53 billion increase in defense spending as a sign of misplaced priorities.