Brisbane Times ·general ·12 hours ago

No system to check how $1.2b levy is spent: auditor-general

Queensland’s $1.2 billion mental health levy is directionless and poorly run, a review from the auditor-general has found, prompting fears taxpayer money is being wasted on ineffective services. The levy, a parliamentary recommendation to establish a dedicated funding stream for mental health, alcohol and other drugs (MHAOD) services, was introduced in early 2023 and is collected through payroll taxes.

Summary by Glance · Brisbane Times

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