This parliamentary question seeks detailed information regarding the Premier's Relief Payment program for Cyclone Narelle recovery, including funding, application statistics, and distribution by Local Government Area.

AnsweredQoN 1597Legislative Council
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio
Emergency Services

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I refer to the Cyclone Narelle recovery grants and financial assistance and I ask, for the Premier’s Relief Payment program, please identify:(a) the total funding pool available;(b) the number of applications to date;(c) the number of approvals to date;(d) total funds disbursed to date;(e) will the Minister please provide a breakdown of approved funding by Local Government area; and(f) when will this funding expire?
I refer to the Cyclone Narelle recovery grants and financial assistance and I ask, for the Premier’s Relief Payment program, please identify:
(a) the total funding pool available;
(b) the number of applications to date;
(c) the number of approvals to date;
(d) total funds disbursed to date;
(e) will the Minister please provide a breakdown of approved funding by Local Government area; and
(f) when will this funding expire?

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Answered
9 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for the Environment representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
6 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(a)   The Premier’s Relief Payment is demand driven.
(b)   610, as of 25 May 2026.
(c)   391, as of 25 May 2026.
(d)   $862,000, as of 25 May 2026.
(e)
Premier’s Relief Payment Program
Local Government
Approved Funding
Shire of Exmouth
$794,000
Shire of Carnarvon
$62,000
Shire of Ashburton
$4,000
Shire of Upper Gascoyne
$2,000
Total
$862,000
(f)    Applications close on 30 June 2026.

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