❓ 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.
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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?
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.
(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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