That is 0 articles you have read today.
The Aporia is free and carries no advertising, so readers are the only
thing paying for it. If you are getting this much out of it, a small
donation is what keeps it independent.
Daily limit reached
You have read 0 articles today.
That is more than the 15 a day The Aporia gives away,
and well past what it can carry on nothing. Your allowance resets at
midnight.
There is no advertising here and nothing about you is sold, so readers
are the only thing paying for it. If the site is worth this much of
your day, it is worth a few dollars.
Everything else stays open: the
maps, the
directory and
search do
not count against this, and neither does re-opening something you have
already read today.
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.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-09,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
The federal government of Australia has reversed its plan to split disaster recovery funding 50-50 with states and territories, after facing significant opposition. Initially proposed in June, the change would have reduced federal contributions from up to 75% to 50%. Queensland, which received $1.3 billion under the current framework for the year 2024-25 (the highest amount nationally), was most affected by this proposal. Disaster recovery minister Ann Leahy and all Queensland mayors, along with peak industry groups, urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to scrap these changes in a letter. Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed that the government will maintain its existing cost-sharing arrangements to ensure certainty during disaster seasons. This decision aims to provide continued support for affected communities without placing additional financial burdens on local governments and councils.
Written for “Disaster Funding Policy Change” on 2026-10-09,
grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.
Why this leaning score
The article's own words the score was based on. Each is quoted
verbatim and was checked against the article text before being
stored, so you can find it in the original.
Leaning: leans left for article 67492 (high confidence, 2 verified quotes) · logged 2026-10-09
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
this → take → organisations
"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
they → help → it
In a statement, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said the prime minister had listened to Queensland's concerns and made a "commonsense decision".
asserted
minister → say → decision
"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.
asserted
statement → wait → season
"Today's decision diverts disaster for the most disaster-prone state.
asserted
decision → divert → state
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
that → look → decades
The Aporia