National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Bill 2020
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 27 October 2020general_report
The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Worker Screening) Bill 2020, finding clauses impacting parliamentary sovereignty, particularly those allowing executive power to amend the Act via regulations ('Henry VIII clauses'). The committee recommended amendments to ensure parliamentary control and transparency.
Impact
People with disabilities, NDIS workers and providers, and the WA Parliament are affected. The bill aims to protect vulnerable individuals, but concerns exist about potential impacts on individual liberties and parliamentary powers.
healthpublic_sectorNDISworker screeningHenry VIII clausesparliamentary sovereigntydisability servicesIGAregulationsworker check clearancerisk assessmentintergovernmental agreement
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