This paper covers the background to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), a summary of past reviews and outlines the ways in which this new review will: examine the design, operations and sustainability of the NDIS; and examine ways to build a more responsive, supportive and sustainable market and workforce.

Lisa Paul AO PSM, previously secretary of federal government departments responsible for education and employment, shares her approach to the challenges of leadership, its loneliness and rewards.