An Independent Review of National Natural Disaster Governance Arrangements has been commissioned by Australia’s emergency management ministers, to better prepare governments for the demands of increasing future natural disasters.

The Review will examine how national governance arrangements could more effectively serve national natural disaster preparedness, response, recovery, resilience and long-term policy requirements.

Joint media release with the Hon Tony Burke MP, the Hon Madeleine King MP, and the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Public housing tenants and private homeowners will get help to carry out repairs to make homes safer and more flood-resilient, through two programs jointly funded by the Albanese and Cook Governments.

Joint media release with the Hon Tony Burke MP, the Hon Madeleine King MP, and t​​​he Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Flood recovery for Western Australia’s Kimberley region continues with the rollout of the next stage of temporary residential accommodation and the establishment of dedicated accommodation for workers, as flood-affected communities continue to rebuild.

Both temporary accommodation programs are jointly funded by the Albanese and Cook Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DFRA).

Joint media release with the Hon Tony Burke MP, the Hon Madeleine King MP, and the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Disaster-impacted primary producers and small to medium-sized businesses in the Kimberley and Pilbara are now eligible for new recovery grants.

The two new grant programs have been made available to cover the costs of eligible clean-up and recovery efforts, for those impacted by Tropical Cyclone Ilsa or ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie this year.

Joint media release with the Hon Tony Burke MP, the Hon Madeleine King MP, the Hon Sabine Winton MLA, and the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC

Refurbishment of the Derby Hostel in Western Australia’s Kimberley region is complete, and the reinvigorated facility is now a temporary home to flood-impacted Fitzroy Valley community members.

Joint media release with NEMA and Services Australia

More than 20,000 people seriously affected by the New South Wales floods that started in September last year have received over $33 million in Australian Government disaster support. Severe flooding across New South Wales impacted significant parts of the state causing damage to homes, properties, buildings, assets, infrastructure and businesses. To assist with the recovery, the Australian Government made disaster payments available for impacted people.

Services Australia General Manager Hank Jongen said that the Kimberley region of WA experienced torrential rainfall, disrupting freight and road services and displacing thousands of people.

“Supporting communities through crisis is what Services Australia is geared to do, and they have a proud track record of being there to help when people need it most, Mr Jongen said.

Joint media release with the Hon Tony Burke MP, acting Minister for Emergency Management, the Hon Kristy McBain and Senator Tony Sheldon

Councils across Australia will be able to fast-track local repair works following two devastating years of floods, fires and cyclones, with the Albanese Government to advance nearly $1.8 billion in disaster payments to the states.

The payments will help all levels of government get on with the massive job of repairing roads and essential public assets after years of disasters.

​Joint media release with Stirling Hinchliffe MP

The Golden Beach Sailing and Boating Club at Caloundra will benefit from a $4.5 million funding commitment to repair and restore 170 metres of seawall damaged by storm surges, high tides and erosion caused by the tidal breakthrough at Bribie Island in the Pumicestone Passage.