Rebuilding after natural disasters

Funding recovery

The Government is providing $6.6 billion to support recovery. The Government is funding this contribution from the $22 billion in savings identified in the Budget including those announced on 27 January 2011.

Helping individuals and families

Over 700,000 Australian Government Disaster Relief Payments have been made, helping people meet urgent needs such as food, clothing and shelter.

The Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy has supported more than 61,000 people who have lost income.

Restoring communities

The Government is providing the assistance organisations need to maintain employment and kick‑start regional economies.

This includes recovery grants and loans to businesses, community organisations and primary producers.

Queensland floods

The Government is providing over $4.7 billion to help those affected by the flooding in Queensland, including an advance payment of over $2 billion made in 2010‑11.

This includes $206 million to help local governments restore utilities and transport infrastructure and meet the costs of labour needed for the rebuild.

Tropical Cyclone Yasi

The Government is providing over $950 million to areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Yasi.

A tailored package of assistance has been developed to address the unique challenges faced by far north Queensland in rebuilding.

Supporting all Australians

The Government is supporting those affected by disasters across Australia.

The Government is ready to provide a $500 million advance payment to assist Victoria. Over the next four years, $379 million will be provided to other States for recovery from recent natural disasters.