An industrial relations battle is brewing as unions, business groups and people who will benefit from the $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme meet to thrash out ways “serious litigation” can be avoided while delivering a service revolution. The Fair Work Commission will hold meetings this month and next with the Health Services Union, United Voice, the Australian Services Union and the peak provider body National Disability Services to discuss “innovative employment solutions” around the NDIS to avoid “serious litigation” over the carers award.
