The Queensland health minister confirms the government will not cut or scrap the state’s $1.2 billion mental health levy, despite a recent report that raises concerns about how the levy is managed. All three outlets report that the minister’s statement responds to the damning findings, which question the oversight and administration of the levy. The government’s position is that the levy will continue and is not being reduced, indicating that funding for mental health programs linked to the levy will remain at current planned levels. While the articles note criticism contained in the report, they do not describe immediate policy changes beyond reaffirming that there will be no cuts. The coverage is consistent across outlets, focusing on the minister’s confirmation and the contrast between the report’s concerns and the government’s decision to maintain the levy.