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

North-west Queensland has experienced a series of monsoonal floods, and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has caused widespread damage to people's homes and livelihoods. Queenslanders are resilient, supporting each other during these challenging times, but this is a time to help them. Supporting these communities in north-west Queensland is and will remain a priority for the Albanese government.

We know that recovery starts with people; that's where we always start. It's why we've worked with the Queensland government to activate personal hardship assistance, to help ensure impacted residents can meet essential needs like food and clothing. We know the extensive flooding has been particularly tough for farmers in north-west Queensland, and it's why we have made available disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 for impacted primary producers and activated $7 million in emergency fodder assistance to help farmers keep their stock fed. (Time expired)