Bill Shorten attacks NDIS boss as Labor promises overhaul of $30bn scheme

Opposition says it will establish new appeals process and reduce spending on consultants and private law firms

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Labor has promised an overhaul of the national disability insurance scheme's appeals process as Bill Shorten launched a stinging attack on the leadership of the agency's current boss, Martin Hoffman.

Unveiling the opposition's vision for the $30bn scheme on Tuesday, Shorten said if elected the party would hire another 380 agency staff and crack down on rorting providers and the NDIA's use of consultants and private law firms.

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