Queensland’s government announces it will guarantee that money raised through a mental health levy is fully directed to mental health programs, after an audit criticised how levy revenue has been spent. The levy is collected through payroll taxes. Multiple outlets report the decision follows findings that the levy’s management and allocation did not meet expectations, prompting calls for greater accountability. Under the new approach announced for the budget, the government says it will ensure “every cent” from the mismanaged levy goes to mental health, effectively tightening controls over how the funds are used going forward. The outlets describe the same trigger—an audit that characterised previous use of levy receipts as problematic—and the same response—budget measures intended to ring-fence or guarantee the funds’ intended purpose. The reporting focuses on the fiscal and accountability measures rather than detailing specific programme changes, but it makes clear the government’s intent is to address concerns raised by the audit and restore confidence in the levy’s financial governance.