Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
National
Jack Gramenz, Phoebe Loomes and Luke Costin

NSW flood victims criticise buyback scheme

Victims of the Lismore floods say the $520 million buyback scheme for homes lacks detail. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Flood victims in northern NSW have described the government's $520 million buyback scheme as a "cookie cutter" package designed without adequate community consultation.

The $520 million buyback scheme is the centrepiece of an $800 million package co-funded by the NSW and federal governments, to give 2000 flood-impacted residents of the Northern Rivers region the opportunity to raise, repair or retrofit their houses.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.