New proposed laws would tighten eligibility requirements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and broaden powers given to the minister. According to coverage across multiple outlets, the proposals include a requirement that a person must have tried all other appropriate treatments before being able to access the scheme. The changes are described as part of a shift toward stricter criteria for entry to NDIS supports. The articles also state that the legislation would grant the minister wider discretion through new or expanded powers. The proposed laws are expected to be referred to an inquiry as part of the next steps in the legislative process. While the reporting focuses on the substance of the criteria and the scope of ministerial authority, it also indicates the details are still subject to review through the inquiry. The sources do not provide a final timetable for implementation or outcomes of the inquiry, but they collectively outline the same core elements: stricter access conditions tied to prior treatment, and expanded ministerial powers under the new legislation.