FAQs

The DRFA is a joint funding initiative of the Australian and state governments to provide disaster relief and recovery payments and infrastructure restoration to help communities recover from the effects of natural disasters and terrorist acts. In Queensland, this program is managed on a whole-of-government basis by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

A natural disaster or terrorist act for which:

• a coordinated multi-agency response was required; and
• state expenditure exceeds the Commonwealth’s small disaster criterion, which is set at $240,000 for the 2020-21 financial year.

In Queensland, the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for activating the DRFA. The DRFA activation relies on the damage, loss and personal hardship information provided by state agencies and local governments.

Whilst awaiting flood damage works, if there is a safety issue within the roadway, you can lodge a customer request for the Council maintenance team to assess and undertake specific safety repair works where required.