Shorten stares down states’ revolt over NDIS
Phillip CooreyPolitical editor
The Albanese government has brushed aside calls by the states and territories to delay changes to disability funding and will forge ahead with legislation to try to bring the runaway National Disability Insurance Scheme under control.
The bill, to be introduced on Wednesday, will contain measures to help the government meet its stated aim of reducing the growth rate of the scheme to 8 per cent by 2026.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
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