Four in five councils hit by disaster in three years The federal government has delivered disaster relief to four in five local government areas since 2019 and support payments are expected to rise further. AAP · May 23, 2023
New head appointed at disaster recovery agency The Queensland government has appointed a familiar face to lead the state's disaster recovery agency following the departure of chief executive Brendan Moon. AAP · Mar 2, 2023
Aussies claim nearly $100m in flood, cyclone aftermath The Commonwealth is reviewing whether disaster funding arrangements are fit for purpose with nearly 70 per cent of Australians in disaster-hit zones. AAP · Feb 12, 2023
‘Near persistent’ natural disasters placing intense pressure on Australian defence force Defence department told incoming Labor government more cost-effective ways were needed to respond to climate emergencies The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2022
National disaster recovery head announced Brendan Moon, the head of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, has been tasked to lead Australia's national emergency management. AAP · Sep 18, 2022
Home buyback scheme receives 443 applications from flood-hit Queensland property owners About 2,000 homes remain uninhabitable, with evaluations set to begin for buyback program The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022
Residents of flood-affected Goodna to be initial priority for buy-back scheme, Reconstruction Authority says they will not be rushed More than five months after the February flood disaster, more than 4,250 people across Queensland have registered their interest to have their homes raised, rebuilt or voluntary bought back. ABC News · Aug 1, 2022
Three months after flooding in south-east Queensland, residents are still in the dark about relief funding After receiving more than 2,600 applications for financial assistance, the Queensland Reconstruction Authority — which is in charge of flood recovery funding — says there is no timeline for when more information may be available. ABC News · Jun 6, 2022
The $741m Resilient Homes Fund is designed to help home owners affected by flooding. Who is eligible and how does it work? The grants package has been touted as the largest of it's kind and is aimed at preparing Queensland for future flood events. ABC News · May 12, 2022