Only Queensland refuses Labor's $4 billion NDIS reform
Queensland is the only state refusing to take responsibility for low-to-moderate support children under the new Thriving Kids scheme.
Labor's plan would shift billions in NDIS spending to states. But Queensland declined to sign up by 1 October.
All other states and territories have already committed. States agreed to chip in some $4 billion over five years to help fund the Thriving Kids program.
This program would handle children with autism and developmental delays who need low-to-moderate support. Health Minister Mark Butler said he was frustrated.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli promised to accept this responsibility at a National Cabinet meeting earlier this year, Butler said. The delay costs Queensland time to prepare its own Thriving Kids services.
This includes development checks and workforce training.
- $4 billion over five years
- Combined state contribution
- 1 October
- Signing deadline
- All except Queensland
- States signed on
- Mark Butler
- Health Minister
Why it mattersDelays break up a national effort to manage NDIS spending. They push children's care support back to the states. This could affect families waiting for services.
AustraliaQueensland children needing NDIS support may face longer waits as a key national reform program stalls. The deadlock affects thousands of families across Australia.
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