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Federal disaster funding crisis deepens

Proposed changes to disaster management will leave Queensland communities exposed

Ageing infrastructure a growing and costly risk

A $5 billion shortfall in funding for urgently needed water and wastewater renewals revealed

Doubled infrastructure funding, waste levy pause

Doubling of infrastructure funding welcomed but increasing State bin tax disappointing for ratepayer

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Disaster recovery funding cuts to dominate coastal councils’ forum

Published on 28 July 2026

The Federal Government’s controversial plan to cut disaster recovery funding will be top of the agenda at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s two-day Coastal Leaders Forum, starting Wednesday at Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in the Whitsunday Region.

Councils take fight against Federal disaster funding cuts interstate

Published on 22 July 2026

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has today taken six Queensland mayors from different corners of the state to Melbourne as the sector ramps up the fight to reverse the Federal Government’s unfair disaster funding changes that could leave communities impacted by cyclones, floods and bushfires without the full financial support needed for recovery.

Leading disaster recovery firms join councils to oppose Canberra cuts

Published on 21 July 2026

Disaster recovery, repair and reconstruction companies have joined Queensland councils to share concerns about proposed Federal disaster funding cuts and to lend their support to the campaign for the dud deal to be dumped.

Doubled infrastructure funding welcomed, waste levy pause disappoints

Published on 23 June 2026

Queensland households face a growing State Government bin tax after today's State Budget failed to deliver a pause in the drop in the rebate paid to councils to protect households from paying the waste levy on household waste.

Federal disaster funding crisis deepens

Published on 18 June 2026

The Federal Government’s proposed changes to disaster management will leave Queensland communities exposed when they need help most, councils have warned, with funding cut and now 'boots on the ground' support in doubt.

Dud deal threatens disaster recovery in Queensland communities

Published on 12 June 2026

Regional mayors, agricultural industry leaders and Queensland’s peak body for councils have renewed their calls for the Federal Government to reinstate a crucial restocking allowance, following its shock cancellation last month.

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