The government will give about 394 million dollars more for mental health services.

政府將為心理健康服務額外提供約 3.94 億美元。

The money comes from a special tax. In the past, the government used this money for other things. This was a mistake.

這筆資金來自一項特別稅。過去政府將這筆錢用於其他用途，這是錯誤的。

Now, the government will use all the tax money for mental health only. Doctors asked for more money to help people.

現在，政府將所有稅收僅用於心理健康領域。醫生們要求增加資金以幫助民眾。

The government will hire 53 new specialists for emergency rooms. They will also add 30 new hospital beds for new mothers.

政府將為急診室聘請 53 名新專科醫生。他們還將為新產婦增加 30 張醫院床位。

The state is spending a lot of money to make mental health services better.

該州正投入大量資金以改善心理健康服務。

Treasurer David Janetzki has announced that approximately $394.4 million in additional funding will be provided for mental health services in the state budget.

財政部長 David Janetzki 宣布，州預算將為心理健康服務提供約 3.944 億澳元的額外撥款。

This funding comes from the Mental Health Levy, a payroll tax introduced in 2023. Although the levy collected $1.2 billion in its first 18 months—which was $553 million more than expected over five years—the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) found serious management problems. Specifically, the QAO reported that the previous government did not provide enough oversight. Consequently, some of the money was spent on other areas, such as the Department of Justice and the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, instead of mental health.

這筆撥款來自 2023 年推出的心理健康徵收金（一種薪酬稅）。雖然該徵收金在首 18 個月內共籌集了 12 億澳元——比五年預期高出 5.53 億澳元——但昆士蘭審計署（QAO）發現了嚴重的管理問題。具體而言，QAO 報告指出前任政府缺乏足夠的監督。因此，部分資金被挪用於其他領域，例如司法部和昆士蘭重建局，而非用於心理健康。

In response to these mistakes and pressure from the Australian Medical Association Queensland, which claimed there was a $600 million funding gap, the Crisafulli government has promised to use all levy money strictly for mental health. This funding will be used to hire 53 specialist doctors for emergency departments and provide 30 new hospital beds for mothers and newborns. Furthermore, this plan is part of a larger health strategy that includes $24.3 billion for daily operations and $18 billion for new buildings and equipment.

為了回應這些錯誤以及來自澳洲醫學會昆士蘭分會（聲稱有 6 億澳元資金缺口）的壓力，Crisafulli 政府承諾將所有徵收金嚴格用於心理健康。這筆資金將用於為急診室聘請 53 名專科醫生，並為母親和新生兒提供 30 張新醫院床位。此外，該計劃是一個更大健康策略的一部分，其中包括 243 億澳元用於日常運作，以及 180 億澳元用於新建築和設備。

The state is now using a record-breaking health spending plan that focuses on moving levy funds directly into mental health infrastructure.

該州目前正採取一項打破紀錄的醫療支出計劃，重點在於將徵收金直接投入到心理健康基礎設施中。

Treasurer David Janetzki has announced a funding increase of approximately $394.4 million for mental health services within the state budget.

財政部長 David Janetzki 宣布在州政府預算中，將心理健康服務的資金增加約 3.944 億元

The proposed fiscal augmentation is derived from the Mental Health Levy, a payroll tax mechanism established in 2023. While the levy generated $1.2 billion during its initial 18-month period—exceeding projections by $553 million over a five-year horizon—the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) identified systemic governance deficiencies. Specifically, the QAO reported that the previous administration failed to implement effective oversight, resulting in the diversion of funds toward initiatives outside the levy's primary scope, including the Queensland Reconstruction Authority and the Department of Justice.

此次擬議的財政增撥源於 2023 年建立的薪俸稅機制——「心理健康徵費」（Mental Health Levy）。儘管該徵費在最初 18 個月內產生了 12 億元，在五年期內超出預期 5.53 億元，但昆士蘭審計署（QAO）發現了系統性的治理缺陷。具體而言，QAO 報告指出前任政府未能實施有效監督，導致資金被挪用於徵費主要範圍之外的計劃，包括昆士蘭重建局和司法部。

In response to these administrative lapses and pressure from the Australian Medical Association Queensland, which posited a funding deficit of $600 million, the Crisafulli government has committed to a strict redirection of all levy revenues. This appropriation will facilitate the recruitment of 53 specialist clinicians for emergency department assessments and the provision of 30 perinatal hospital beds. This measure complements a broader health expenditure strategy, which previously included $24.3 billion for operational services and $18 billion for infrastructure.

為了回應這些行政疏失以及來自澳洲醫學會昆士蘭分會（AMA Queensland）關於 6 億元資金缺口的壓力，Crisafulli 政府承諾將所有徵費收入進行嚴格的重新定向。這項撥款將用於招聘 53 名專科臨床醫生以進行急診室評估，並提供 30 張圍產期醫院病床。此措施與更廣泛的健康支出戰略相輔相成，該戰略此前已包括 231 億元的營運服務資金和 180 億元的基础設施資金。

The state is implementing a record health expenditure plan centered on the rigorous reallocation of levy funds to mental health infrastructure.

州政府正實施一項破紀錄的健康支出計劃，核心在於將徵費資金嚴格重新撥款至心理健康基礎設施。