NDIS provider pursued financial growth over client safety, disability inquiry finds

Royal commission also criticises federal disability watchdog for its handling of complaints centred on provider Afford

• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

A non-profit national disability insurance provider pursued a “single-minded” financial growth strategy at the expense of the safety of its clients, dished out “inappropriate” bonuses to staff and spent “large sums” on alcohol, the disability royal commission has found.

In a new report released on Tuesday, the commission also criticised the federal disability watchdog – which regulates national disability insurance scheme (NDIS) providers – for its handling of complaints centred on the NDIS provider Afford.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup