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Maeve Bannister

Natural disaster fund to have $200m boost

The fund will focus on building resilience against natural disasters, says Clare O'Neil. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia will have a dedicated and ongoing funding source for natural disaster resilience and risk reduction projects under changes proposed by the federal government.

A proposal for the new disaster ready fund, previously known as the emergency response fund, was introduced to parliament by Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil on Wednesday.

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