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Queensland's Health Minister, Tim Nicholls, has expressed significant reservations regarding 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 yet to endorse the plan, which is slated for full implementation by 2028. The state is hesitant to commit until assurances are made that the proposed system will adequately support affected children and their families during their crucial early years. Minister Nicholls indicated concerns that the federal government might be shifting costs to the states with this new program.

Queensland's reluctance to sign onto the "Thriving Kids" program highlights ongoing state-federal tensions over disability support funding and implementation, potentially impacting early intervention services for vulnerable children.