The first Minister for NDIS Mr Bill Shorten has stepped down from the position, nine days earlier than expected. The role of NDIS Minister will be primarily absorbed by Minister Amanda Rishworth who will add the NDIS portfolio to her current portfolio of Minister for the Department of Social Services according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Minister Rishworth hails from South Australia. Aiding Minister Rishworth with the NDIS portfolio will be Minister Anne Aly who whilst continuing in her role as Minister for Early Childhood will also serve as the Minister Assisting the NDIS Minister. Minister Aly is from Western Australia.