The journey of Ali France: navigating NDIS and politics

The last Federal elections saw now former LNP Opposition Leader Peter Dutton lose the seat of Dickson against Labor’s Ali France.
In 2011, Ms France was seriously injured and lost her leg which saw her family navigate through the NDIS. She has since become an advocate towards the scheme.
Powerd Media’s reporter Emma Myers spoke with Ali France about how important the NDIS , her journey as an Australian with a disability, and how she got involved into politics.
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Produced By: Emma Myers
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First aired on The Wire, Friday 29 August 2025