- New disaster recovery funding from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments to drive recovery from this year's severe weather events.
- Includes programs that target damaged sport and community recreational assets, and accessible support services for vulnerable Queenslanders.
- An increase in funding will bolster environmental recovery, primary industry support, and community clean-up.
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments will provide an additional $48 million in disaster support funding to fuel the long-term recovery of Queensland communities reeling from flood and cyclone events over the past months.
The new funding will deliver positive environmental and community recovery outcomes, help rebuild damaged nature areas and sport and community recreational infrastructure, and invest in the wellbeing of vulnerable Queenslanders and affected primary producers.
All assistance measures are funded by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments through the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), and include:
$30 million Environmental Recovery Program uplift supporting medium to long-term environmental and cultural recovery through catchment and coastline rehabilitation and national park restoration.
$10 million Sport and Community Recreational Assets Program providing grants to assist with the clean-up and repair of impacted community sports and recreational facilities in 22 LGAs throughout the state.
$4 million Community Development Program to improve the wellbeing of impacted and vulnerable Queenslanders in 13 LGAs, offering rebuilding advice, preparedness initiatives, financial guidance and social services.
$3 million Primary Producer Industry Support Package uplift helping producers with pest and weed management activities as well as financial, business and personal challenges.
$1 million Community Relief Fund expansion for clean-up and immediate recovery activities across Cook Shire to remove waste and debris, make public areas safe, and carry out emergency works in communities.
This latest round of DRFA support from the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments builds on $174 million in extraordinary measures already announced in response to the Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather event that impacted Queensland between 24 December 2025 and 24 April 2026.
Packages in delivery include an almost $90 million Betterment program, mental health support, community clean-up, and targeted assistance for primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profits.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the new funding packages would provide further momentum for Queensland's recovery.
"We stand by disaster weary communities to make sure they're supported long after the storm has passed and floodwaters have receded," Minister McBain said.
"This new investment from the Commonwealth and state acknowledges disaster recovery is complex, and our recovery focus has to be equally as broad.
"Together we will work to ensure assistance gets to where it's needed and communities can move forward to enjoy better times."
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development Senator Anthony Chisholm said the government was committed to supporting Queenslanders at every stage of their recovery.
"Queenslanders know all too well that recovery from severe weather events can be long and complex.
"Through this additional funding support, we want vulnerable Queenslanders, affected farmers and regional communities to know the Albanese Government will have your back every step of the way."
Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said support announced today would greatly assist in the recovery of our regional communities.
"Approximately 80 per cent of Queensland has been affected by severe weather since Christmas, with more than 60 of our 77 councils receiving DRFA assistance," Minister Leahy said.
"That's why we continue to make significant investments in targeted recovery packages, to see a full recovery and increase our resilience as a state."
