BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 3 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 04:12 PM

Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

The Honourable Ann Leahy

Disaster assistance extended to Burdekin, Cassowary Coast, Yarrabah

* Personal Hardship Assistance now available to eligible flood affected residents in Burdekin and Cassowary Coast LGAs. * Includes Emergency Hardship Assistance Grants of $180 per person, up to $900 for a family of five or more. * Financial support also extended to Yarrabah Council for their response and recovery efforts.

The Australian and Queensland Governments have extended personal hardship payments to eligible resident...