BRISBANE, Queensland, March 27 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers
The Honourable Ann Leahy
Disaster support for western Queensland flood response and recovery
* Disaster assistance is now available to seven western Queensland councils in response to flooding following this week's heavy rains.
* Support will cover councils' counter disaster operations, emergency road repairs, and the reconstruction of essential public assets.
* Support activated under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are activating disaster assistance to seven we...