The Palaszczuk Government has introduced a nationally consistent worker screening system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). This system will improve safeguards for those with a disability.

Disability Services Minister Caralee O’Rourke said the legislation bill had been introduced to replace existing worker screening provisions under the Disability Services Act 2006 (DSA). Mrs O’Rourke, spoke further, saying the Bill will improve safeguards for people with disabilities following the rollout of the NDIS.