# Labor and Coalition agree to substantial amendments to controversial NDIS bill

Australia's ruling Labor party and opposition Coalition have reached a deal to make substantial amendments to the controversial National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) bill. The changes aim to address earlier objections while preserving the scheme's core reform. The agreement is significant because it increases the likelihood the bill passes, directly impacting disability funding and services nationwide.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/18/controversial-ndis-bill-undergoes-substantial-amendments-as-labor-and-coalition-strike-deal) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:33:05 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/19/australia-politcs-live-ndis-reform-coalition-labor-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-mark-butler-david-pocock-question-time-tax-superannuation-ntwnfb) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:48:53 GMT