澳大利亚政府将NDIS的罚款从400万澳元提高到1 500万澳元, Australian government raises NDIS penalties from $400k to $15m, enhances commission's powers for stricter provider accountability.

澳大利亚政府计划对伤害参与者的国家残疾保险计划(残疾保险计划)提供者实施更严格的处罚,将罚款从40万美元提高到1 500万美元以上。 The Australian government plans to implement stricter penalties for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers who harm participants, raising fines from $400,000 to over $15 million. 退任的部长比尔·肖顿宣布了这些改革, 并且加强了NDIS质量和保障委员会的权力, 使其能够将不合规的提供者转移到刑事起诉. Outgoing Minister Bill Shorten announced these reforms, which also enhance the powers of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, enabling it to refer non-compliant providers for criminal prosecution. 改革的目的是提高安全性、透明度和问责制。 The changes aim to improve safety, transparency, and accountability within the scheme.