Why State-by-State Matters
Restrictive practices in NDIS are regulated at two levels:
- NDIS Commission - National registration and reporting requirements
- State/Territory - Authorisation of specific restrictive practices
You must comply with both.
New South Wales
Authorising Body: NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) Key Requirements:
- Behaviour Support Plan required before any restrictive practice
- Administrative authorisation for some practices
- Tribunal authorisation for more restrictive interventions
Victoria
Authorising Body: Senior Practitioner Key Requirements:
- All regulated restrictive practices require authorisation
- Behaviour Support Plan mandatory
- Regular reporting requirements
Queensland
Authorising Body: Office of the Public Guardian Key Requirements:
- Consent or authorisation required for all restrictive practices
- Different pathways depending on practice type
- Short-term authorisation available for emergencies
South Australia
Authorising Body: SA Health Key Requirements:
- Restrictive Practices Authorisation Panel oversight
- Behaviour Support Plan must be lodged
- Annual review requirements
Western Australia
Authorising Body: WA Health Key Requirements:
- Chief Psychiatrist oversight for some practices
- Behaviour Support Plan mandatory
- Different requirements for different settings
Tasmania
Authorising Body: NDIS Commission (direct) Key Requirements:
- Tasmania uses the NDIS Commission directly
- No separate state authorisation body
- Behaviour Support Plan requirements apply
Northern Territory
Authorising Body: Office of the Public Guardian Key Requirements:
- Guardianship orders may be required
- Behaviour Support Plan mandatory
- Regular review requirements
Australian Capital Territory
Authorising Body: ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Key Requirements:
- Tribunal authorisation for restrictive practices
- Behaviour Support Plan mandatory
- Regular reporting to NDIS Commission
