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Andrew Brown

Minister denies blindsiding states on NDIS reforms

The NDIS is expected to cost the federal budget $52 billion in 2025/26. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The minister in charge of the NDIS has denied he did not consult state and territories about an overhaul of the scheme, despite some premiers saying they were blindsided by the decision.

Disability Minister Mark Butler unveiled changes to the NDIS that would see children with autism and developmental delays moved off the disability scheme and into a separate $2 billion program called Thriving Kids.

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