The Australian government's plan to introduce a new assessment tool to determine eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has raised concerns among experts. The tool would consider an individual's functional capacity, rather than their diagnosis, to determine the level of support needed. While some in the disability sector are optimistic, others are concerned that the tool may be too simplistic and may not accurately capture the needs of individuals, particularly those with complex conditions such as autism. There are also concerns that the tool may be developed without sufficient input from people with disabilities and may lead to some individuals being removed from the scheme without adequate support.