Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

Many Territorians will have had a difficult few days, and they are now facing the very big task of cleaning up their homes and cleaning up their communities. Our first priority is helping people get the assistance that they need to recover and to rebuild. That's why we've worked closely with the Northern Territory government to activate financial assistance for impacted communities. Territorians who have had to relocate to evacuation centres or leave their communities due to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Fina are eligible for immediate relief payments to help them get back on their feet. We've also activated joint funding to help councils and the Territory government rebuild damaged roads and public infrastructure to a more resilient standard. We know recovery will be an ongoing process. We will continue working with the Territory government and the community to understand what's needed and to provide the necessary support.