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Queensland's Health Minister has voiced significant reservations about the federal government's "Thriving Kids" initiative. This program aims to transition children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Queensland remains the sole state not to have agreed to the plan, which is slated for full implementation by 2028. The minister emphasized the need for assurance that any replacement system will provide sufficient early-years support, accusing the federal government of shifting costs to the states.

The state's hesitation highlights ongoing concerns about the adequacy of support for vulnerable children and potential cost-shifting between government levels.