Hon Tom Stephens asks the Premier about the scope of flood relief assistance in Carnarvon following Cyclone Steve, specifically regarding topsoil assistance for stabilisation and the targeting of the $1000 relief package. The Minister's reply clarifies eligibility based on inundation and assessment by the Local Recovery Committee.

AnsweredQoN 49Legislative Council
Asked
8 August 2000
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49. Hon Tom Stephens to the Leader of the House representing the Premier:
(1) Does the offer of top soil assistance for flood victims in Carnarvon extend to assistance to stabilise homes and business blocks where land has been damaged and buildings are at risk?
(2) Will the Premier confirm that the $1 000 relief package per adult is targeted for people outside the levee bank area where homes, businesses and farms were affected?

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Answered
9 November 2000
Response time
93 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) & (2) The Personal Distress and Relief package extends to those households whose homes were inundated by floodwaters as a result of Cyclone Steve and who are assessed by the Local Recovery Committee as eligible for the relief payment.

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