Joint media release with the Hon Mark Bailey MP Assistance for the reconstruction works at Cunninghams Gap will be provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Joint media release with the Hon Jeremy Rockliff Non-profit organisations impacted by the recent floods in North and North-West Tasmania will now be able to apply for up to $25,000, to help undertake clean-up and restoration activities.

Joint media release with the Hon Bill Shorten M​P The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been extended to the New South Wales local government areas (LGAs) of Bathurst, ​Edward River and Narrandera following the impacts of severe storms and flooding to large areas of the state.

​​​​​​Joint media release with the Hon Bill Shorten MP

More disaster support is now available for South Australian communities impacted by flooding from the Murray River.

The Albanese Government has extended Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to eligible people in nine areas.

The LGAs are Alexandrina, Berri Barmera, Coorong, Karoonda East Murray, Loxton Waikerie, Mid Murray, Murray Bridge, Renmark Paringa and the Unincorporated Area of South Australia.

Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP and the Hon Clare O'Neil MP The Australian Government’s response to the continuing flood emergency across eastern and southern Australia has benefitted from an upgrade to the country’s national all-hazards headquarters.

The Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2022, released today by AFAC, the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services, predicts parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania, Queensland and a large section of inland New South Wales will all face above normal fire potential this summer.

Joint media release with the Hon Bill Shorten MP

Federal government assistance has now been extended to more Victorian local government areas (LGA) which have been affected by recent severe storms and flooding.

The flood impacted areas of Casey, Latrobe, Maroondah and Wellington can now apply for Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) – up to 13 weeks of federal income support for employees and sole traders who experience a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster.

Joint media release with the Hon Bill Shorten MP

The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) has been extended to the additional local government areas (LGAs) of Cowra and Lachlan in New South Wales as severe flooding continue to impact large parts of the state.

The one-off, non-means tested payment of $1000 per adult and $400 per child is available to eligible people who have suffered a significant loss as a result of the floods, including a severely damaged or destroyed home, or a serious injury.

​Joint media release with The Hon​ Paul Toole MP and The Hon Dugald Saunders MP.

A $7.8 million investment will help the dairy industry recover and rebuild from floods, and better prepare for future natural disasters.

The Dairy Sector Recovery Strategy will help the dairy industry recuperate and build long-term resilience after the February-March flooding event earlier this year.