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National Disability Insurance Scheme (Code of Conduct) Rules 2018
made under the

National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013

Compilation No. 1

Compilation date: 19 December 2023

                Includes amendments: F2023L01703

Registered: 12 January 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Code of Conduct) Rules 2018 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 19 December 2023 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

Editorial changes

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Modifications

If the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the Register for the compiled law.

Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents
Preamble
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Name
3 Authority
4 Definitions
Part 2—NDIS Code of Conduct
5 Persons covered by the NDIS Code of Conduct
6 NDIS Code of Conduct
Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history

Preamble

    (1) The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) represents a fundamental change to how supports for people with disability are funded and delivered across Australia.  The NDIS has potential to produce major benefits for people with disability, their families and the broader community.

    (2) The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is responsible for a range of functions under the National Quality and Safeguarding Framework aimed at protecting and preventing harm to people with disability in the NDIS market. The Commission will build the capability of NDIS participants and providers to uphold the rights of people with disability and realise the benefits of the NDIS.  The rules are intended to