❓ The question asks about assistance for backpackers in the tourism and hospitality sector affected by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, specifically regarding travel and accommodation costs incurred due to evacuation from places like Coral Bay. The answer directs individuals to the Department of Communities' Disaster Relief Hotline for eligibility assessment for financial assistance and temporary accommodation.
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What assistance will be made available for backpackers, essential to the local tourism and hospitality sector who had to evacuate from centres such as Coral Bay and incurred costs associated with travel and accommodation due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle?
What assistance will be made available for backpackers, essential to the local tourism and hospitality sector who had to evacuate from centres such as Coral Bay and incurred costs associated with travel and accommodation due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle?
What assistance will be made available for backpackers, essential to the local tourism and hospitality sector who had to evacuate from centres such as Coral Bay and incurred costs associated with travel and accommodation due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle?
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Answered
16 June 2026
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
8 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises:
1) Support measures remain available for individuals impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including immediate financial assistance and access to temporary accommodation, subject to an assessment of need. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Department of Communities’ Disaster Relief Hotline to determine their eligibility for available assistance.
1) Support measures remain available for individuals impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle, including immediate financial assistance and access to temporary accommodation, subject to an assessment of need. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Department of Communities’ Disaster Relief Hotline to determine their eligibility for available assistance.
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