BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 13 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Thursday, 13 February, 2025 at 02:59 PM

Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation

The Honourable Andrew Powell

Over $2 Million in Disaster Funding Support for Land Restoration

The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are providing nearly $2.2 million to restore areas devastated by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in Far North Queensland (FNQ) and the severe storms that hit South-East Queensland (SEQ) in late 2023 and early 2024.

This package will help the community restore the environment, clean up debris and become more resilient to future natural disasters. It includes:

* $1.5 million for the 202...