NDIS Fraud Is Exploding — And No One’s Stopping It

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is under scrutiny for alleged corruption and rorting, prompting an investigation by YouTube prankster Pete Zogolous and activist Drew Pavlou. They reveal that shell businesses are exploiting the system, with many NDIS providers appearing as ghost towns, displaying AI-generated images, and lacking online presence. Tip-offs suggest widespread fraud, with less than 0.1% of cases leading to prosecution. Cleaners billing for two hours while working only 24 minutes and a pedophile receiving $1.4 million in funding while a disabled woman is rejected highlight the scheme's inequities. The NDIS, costing upwards of $50 billion annually, is also being used for discretionary services like prostitute sex work and overseas holidays. Pavlou and Zogolous advocate for a government-run program akin to Medicare to combat fraud and ensure resources reach those genuinely in need.