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.