NSW Premier Chris Minns warned services would not be there to help Australians who could be “off the NDIS” under the changes, unless premiers were given costings and a greater say.
State premiers have stepped up their rebellion over the federal government’s plan to overhaul the $42 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme, claiming they have no idea about the costs they could be up for and have been sidelined in the process.
While Shorten tried to shore up support in calls with state and territory ministers over the past week, the key stumbling block has been the fear of an uncosted fiscal exposure that could weaken the ability of the states and territories to fund other services.Premiers and chief ministers agreed at a national cabinet meeting in December to partner with Albanese to deliver a new system of “foundational supports” for 2.
“Secondly, too, there has simply not been adequate consultation with states and territories as is required by federal legislation for any change to be brought about to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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