Mark Butler 'frustrated' Qld hasn't signed onto Thriving Kids, days out from launch | ABC NEWS

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Health Minister Mark Butler said he was 'frustrated' with the Queensland state government over its refusal to sign up for the Thriving Kids program a week before its launch. The NDIS alternative was established for children under nine with developmental delay or autism who have "low to moderate" support needs. A Queensland government spokesperson told the ABC the state was concerned the Commonwealth was walking away from vulnerable Australians, without providing long-term funding support. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-23/queensland-lashed-over-ndis-thriving-kids-delay/107159054 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia #abcnewschannel

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