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Queensland Government Confirms Mental Health Levy Funding

Mental Health Levy: A Mixed Bag of Intentions The Queensland government's health minister, Nicholls, has confirmed that there will be no cuts to the state's mental health levy. The $1.

2 billion program was introduced in 2023 to provide dedicated funding for mental health services. The levy has exceeded initial estimates by collecting more than half a billion dollars over five years.

However, an audit report raised concerns about the management of the levy and whether millions of taxpayer dollars were being allocated effectively.

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