Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

In addition to those 17 local government areas, there is a range of payments that are available in that region. Further to the Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy, there is also a fortnightly payment equivalent of up to the maximum rate of Newstart or youth allowance. The Commonwealth government continues to support and work with the Western Australian government and affected communities to ensure they receive the support and assistance they need. (Time expired)