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flag Australia's autism and disability care shift plan stalls over funding and state opposition ahead of 2026 launch.

flag The Australian government's plan to shift some autistic children and those with developmental delays from the NDIS to mainstream services via the Thriving Kids program has stalled due to disputes over funding and consultation. flag Federal officials propose a $2 billion five-year investment and require states to match funds, while state leaders, including Queensland’s David Crisafulli, accuse Canberra of shifting responsibilities and risking patient care. flag The program is set to launch in July 2026 and fully implement by July 2027, but negotiations remain complex. flag The federal government links NDIS reforms to a new public hospital funding deal, citing NDIS costs nearing $50 billion by 2025/26 and aiming to cap annual growth at 5% to 6%.

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