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The federal government has reversed its plan to change disaster recovery funding from states and territories, reverting to previous arrangements after receiving significant opposition. Originally proposing a 50-50 cost-sharing model, the government decided to maintain its current higher contributions following letters and consultations with Queensland officials and local councils. Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that this decision aims to ensure adequate and timely disaster funding for communities across Australia.

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In June, the federal government of Australia proposed splitting disaster recovery funding equally with states and territories at a 50-50 ratio, down from the previous maximum of 75 percent contributed by Canberra. This move faced significant opposition, especially in Queensland, which received $1.3 billion under the existing framework in 2024-25, the highest share nationally. In response to this backlash, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced on Friday that the government would maintain its current cost-sharing arrangements, reverting to a 75-25 split with states and territories. This decision aims to provide certainty and adequate funding for disaster recovery efforts. Queensland's Disaster Recovery Minister Ann Leahy had written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier in the week, urging him to abandon the proposed changes, which were also strongly opposed by local mayors and industry groups across the state.

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"We now wait to see further details, and ensure this is delivered and funding arrangements are maintained in full, so Queenslanders can have certainty and confidence in their hour of need during disaster season," the statement said.

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The federal government has abandoned its proposed changes to disaster recovery funding, following pushback from states and councils. asserted

government → abandon → states

In June, the government announced plans to split disaster recovery funding 50-50 with states and territories, having previously contributed up to 75 per cent in some areas. asserted

government → announce → areas

Queensland would have felt the biggest impact — it received $1.3 billion under the current framework in 2024-25, the highest proportion in the country. asserted

it → feel → country

Queensland's disaster recovery minister Ann Leahy this week wrote to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling for Canberra to abandon the proposed changes. asserted

Canberra → write → changes

The letter, signed by all Queensland mayors and peak industry groups, said the changes would leave communities to fund the shortfall. asserted

changes → sign → shortfall

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed today the federal government would keep its current cost-sharing arrangements. asserted

government → confirm → arrangements

"This is about ensuring that the commonwealth government is providing certainty and providing funding when disaster hits," Mr Chalmers said. asserted

Chalmers → ensure → funding

"We do take seriously all of the consultation that has happened between the government, local councils, and with other organisations to make sure that we get this right." asserted

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"Our goal here is to make sure that disaster funding can be faster, that it can be adequate and that we get the funding where it is needed as quickly as possible." asserted

it → make → funding

Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain thanked councils across the country for their input on the proposal. asserted

McBain → thank → proposal

"I want to ensure our reforms reflect the varying experiences of communities across Australia, and these changes to the reforms will ensure no community is left behind," Ms McBain said. asserted

McBain → want → reforms

"The reforms will also help ensure the system is fairer, and it's easier for councils to access funding when they need it." asserted

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In a statement, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the prime minister had listened to Queensland's concerns and made a "commonsense decision". asserted

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statement → wait → season

"Today's decision diverts disaster for the most disaster-prone state. asserted

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We look forward to strengthening our preparedness and response ahead of disaster season, in the knowledge that there will be no changes to a formula that has worked for decades." asserted

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