BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Published Yesterday at 05:59 PM
Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers
The Honourable Ann Leahy
More disaster assistance extended toNQ communities
* Personal Hardship Assistance payments expanded to eligible flood affected residents in Hinchinbrook and Palm Island Council areas, with flood affected Townsville and Gordonvale residents in targeted areas also eligible.
* Includes Emergency Hardship Assistance Grants of $180 per person, up to $900 for a family of five or more.
* Financial support also extended to Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook and Tablelands Councils for their response and...