State and territory ministers criticise looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), arguing the changes raise concerns for people with disability. Multiple state ministers publicly challenge the direction and timing of the reforms. The federal minister responsible for the NDIS disputes the claims, saying the states are “posturing” and exaggerating criticism of the changes. The dispute centres on how the reform plans will affect participants and services, with state politicians calling for greater clarity and restraint ahead of implementation. In response, the federal minister maintains that the criticism is overstated and does not accurately reflect the substance of the reforms. The exchanges highlight disagreement between levels of government over the reform approach and whether the proposed changes are being communicated fairly. The reporting indicates the controversy is escalating through public statements rather than a single, resolved policy disagreement.