Queensland's premier backs all 77 mayors against federal funding cuts
Queensland's 77 mayors demand the federal government drop plans to cut disaster recovery funding.
The Albanese government proposed the change in June. The plan aims to speed up disaster recovery and share costs more fairly.
Disasters are becoming more frequent and intense. Queensland mayors and Premier David Crisafulli say it will force councils to cut corners on rebuilds.
It will also raise rates on residents. Cairns Mayor Amy Eden warned the city would have lost nearly $16 million over the past five years under the new model.
The state argues Queensland residents already pay over 50 per cent more per head for disaster response than New South Wales residents. A consultation process is underway, but Crisafulli is pushing for the idea to be dropped entirely.
- 77
- Mayors unified
- $16 million
- Cairns losses over five years
- 64% to 50%
- Federal contribution reduced from
- 50% more
- Queensland per capita versus NSW
Why it mattersIt will determine whether Queensland councils can afford to fully restore communities after floods, cyclones and fires. Or if costs shift to residents instead.
AustraliaQueensland ratepayers and disaster-affected communities could face higher bills or incomplete recoveries if federal funding is cut.
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