Five arrested for million-dollar NDIS fraud

This is a joint media release from the Australian Federal Police, Department of Human Services and The National Disability Insurance Agency.

A joint agency investigation into an organised criminal syndicate suspected of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) of millions of dollars has today resulted in the arrest of five people in western Sydney.

Weekend servicing arrangements for flood-affected communities

Department of Human Services staff will continue to work this weekend, to assist people in Queensland’s flood–affected communities.

General Manager Hank Jongen said phone lines will again be open in Queensland between 10 am and 2 pm on Saturday 16 February and Sunday 17 February.

Department of Human Services staff will continue to work this weekend, to assist people in Queensland’s flood–affected communities.