In this episode, Foley’s barristers Kiran Marfatia and Dayne Kingsford examine the significant changes to the NDIS and the transition from the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to the Administrative Review Tribunal.

The discussion covers access requirements, the new definition of an “NDIS support”, the Guidance and Appeals Panel and recent decisions applying the amended framework.

(The content discussed in this episode was prepared for and presented at the AIAL Conference 2025.)

Kiran Marfatia is an experienced advocate who accepts briefs in administrative/regulatory, commercial and civil law matters. He has a broad practice, with a focus on: 

• federal and state judicial and merits review proceedings, including migration, disability and environmental decisions;

• private and public torts disputes;

• contractual, insurance and public liability disputes; and

• civil compensation and statutory insurance scheme (TAC and WorkCover) proceedings

Dayne Kingsford practices primarily in public law, with a particular interest in merits and judicial review, human rights and discrimination and native title. He also accepts briefs in general commercial and employment law. 

Before coming to the Bar, Dayne worked as a senior legal officer within Queensland’s Department of Justice. Prior to that, he was a principal solicitor of a human rights practice at a community legal centre. There, he advised and appeared in matters related to guardianship and administration, anti-discrimination, human rights, royal commissions and mental health.

Episode Length: ~60 Minutes
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