$37.8 Million Disaster Ready Fund Supports Queensland Resilience Projects
What happened
Round 4 of the Albanese Government's $1 billion Disaster Ready Fund provided $37.8 million for 14 projects across Queensland. The Albanese Government contributed $24.5 million, complemented by $13.3 million from the Crisafulli Government and project partners. These funds support initiatives such as levee rehabilitation in Cloncurry and a 125-metre-long armour rock revetment coastal sea wall on the Fraser Coast.
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Why it matters
The Disaster Ready Fund aims to reduce risk and build resilience in communities across Queensland. The investment supports critical infrastructure projects, including flood studies and coastal defenses, which are intended to help communities prepare for and withstand the impacts of natural hazards.
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Who's involved
- Kristy McBainFederal Minister for Emergency Management
- Australian GovernmentAdministers the $1 billion Disaster Ready Fund
- Queensland GovernmentReceives complementary funding and benefits from the DRF infrastructure investment
- David CrisafulliCo-contributes $13.3 million to the Disaster Ready Fund
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and TerritoriesSpeculative
Could see increased investment in regional infrastructure and resilience projects.
- Australian GovernmentSpeculative
May see increased expenditure on federal disaster funding and resources.
- Queensland GovernmentSpeculative
Could benefit from complementary funding and infrastructure investment.
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The entities involved
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Queensland
state of Australia
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Kristy McBain
Australian politician