State ministers warn they cannot replace NDIS services for 200,000 participants under proposed overhaul

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State and territory disability ministers have warned the Albanese government that they cannot provide "like-for-like services" for over 200,000 NDIS participants expected to be moved off the scheme by 2031 under proposed reforms. The opposition has also criticized the swift timeline for the changes, with shadow NDIS minister Melissa McIntosh emphasizing the human impact of the overhaul. The article covers the political debate surrounding the government's National Disability Insurance Scheme bill, which aims to make the scheme more financially sustainable but faces concerns about service delivery for those affected.

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