Dear National Disability Insurance Agency,
In 2023, the phrase "mild autism" came up in several media items published by the NDIS Minister. See:
* https://ministers.dss.gov.au/transcripts...
* https://ministers.dss.gov.au/transcripts...
* https://ministers.dss.gov.au/transcripts...
Please provide, in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information ACT, all information and communication sent from NDIA officials or representatives to ABC staff in the 2nd half of 2023 that mention "mild autism".

Yours faithfully,
Bob Buckley

foi, National Disability Insurance Agency

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Dear foi,
Thank you. It is helpful to know that the ABC reporters'/interviewers' mentions of "mild autism" appear to have not been prompted by material/information from the NDIS.

Yours sincerely,
Bob Buckley

foi, National Disability Insurance Agency

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