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Zac de Silva

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

The government's budget saving package is expected to focus heavily on reining in disability costs. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal officials will make the case for major changes to the $50 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme at a meeting with their state counterparts, with the reforms expected to form the centrepiece of Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget savings.

Ahead of a major speech outlining efforts to cut the spiralling cost of the support program, Health Minister Mark Butler will team with Dr Chalmers to brief state treasurers on Labor's plans.

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