$191M Boost Fuels Western Queensland Recovery
In response to western Queensland’s record-breaking floods of early 2025, the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are delivering a raft of new support measures for the region.
Focus areas of the $191 million investment include road resilience, the environment, community facilities, and the mental wellbeing of affected residents.
Packages backed through the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) include:
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said all efforts are being made to ensure western Queensland’s full recovery.
“Australians can take heart in the knowledge that wherever they’re located we have their back,” Minister McBain said.
“We are with western Queenslanders for the long haul, every step of the way.”
“Recovery of this scale is complex. That’s why these packages are informed by our conversations with councils and communities.”
“By fully understanding the impacts of the disaster and what locals need we will achieve the best possible outcomes for western Queenslanders.”
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the new support builds on extensive and comprehensive assistance already being provided.
“This new investment is in addition to the $232.5 million in packages already helping impacted western Queensland communities,” Minister Leahy said.
“We’re delivering crucial support for farmers, small businesses, community groups – all outback Queenslanders – to make sure we come back stronger from this disaster.”
More information on these disaster support packages and others is available at
Queensland Reconstruction Authority.
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/KristyMcBain/Pages/another-191-million-to-drive-western-queenslands-recovery.aspx