The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has faced criticism for spending $60 million on legal fees to contest decisions made regarding participant funding. Data reveals that about 65% of these cases were overturned at the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART), leading advocates like Matilda Alexander from Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI) to argue that the agency is 'fighting the wrong battles.' Participants, such as Chantel Moody and Jaydan Rufus, have shared their struggles with limited support hours, which affect their daily lives and independence. They have resorted to appealing their NDIS plans in hopes of securing necessary assistance. The NDIA has indicated a shift towards new dispute resolution methods aimed at providing quicker and fairer outcomes, yet many in the disability community feel that funds should be redirected to improve initial decision-making rather than legal contests. Federal changes to the NDIS are expected to reduce participant numbers and funding, further complicating access to essential services for individuals with disabilities.