politics Canberra, Australia
Federal government abandons proposed disaster funding changes
77mayors
All 77 Queensland mayors signed a letter calling for the proposed disaster-recovery funding changes to be abandoned.
The federal government abandoned proposed disaster-recovery funding changes after criticism from Queensland councils and states. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said current cost-sharing arrangements would remain, while further reform details are pending.
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- 77mayors
All 77 Queensland mayors signed a letter calling for the proposed disaster-recovery funding changes to be abandoned.
2 of 2 sources“The letter, signed by all Queensland mayors and peak industry groups, said the changes would leave communities to fund the shortfall.”
- 50%
The proposed changes would reduce the federal contribution to disaster recovery from 64 per cent to 50 per cent.
2 of 2 sources“The government announced plans to split disaster recovery funding 50-50 with states and territories”