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New NDIS provider definition, civil penalties and information-gathering powers

In short

Date
27 August 2026
Status
In law or official guidance
Who it affects
All NDIS providers

What changes

The Act adds a definition of NDIS provider, new civil penalties, and new powers for gathering information. These parts start on this date.1

All key dates

Sources

  1. Securing the NDIS for Future Generations Act 2026, legislation.gov.au

Last reviewed 3 October 2026. Rules change: check the sources before you act.

Based on content from the Federal Register of Legislation and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website, © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. CareHelm summarised it in plain English. Check the linked sources for the official text. For the latest legislation go to legislation.gov.au.