❓ This QoN seeks detailed information on the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) program for Cyclone Narelle recovery, including funding, applications, approvals, disbursements, and expiry. The answer provides some figures but highlights data limitations due to NEMA's administration.
AnsweredQoN 1599Legislative Council
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I refer to the Cyclone Narelle recovery grants and financial assistance and I ask, for the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) 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 Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) 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 Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) 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?
AnswerView source ↗
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 Disaster Recovery Allowance is demand driven.
(b) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) administer this payment and has not shared the number of applications received.
(c) 134, as of 25 May 2026.
(d) $358,000, as of 25 May 2026.
(e) NEMA has not shared the breakdown of approved funding by local government area.
(f) Applications close on 7 October 2026.
(a) The Disaster Recovery Allowance is demand driven.
(b) The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) administer this payment and has not shared the number of applications received.
(c) 134, as of 25 May 2026.
(d) $358,000, as of 25 May 2026.
(e) NEMA has not shared the breakdown of approved funding by local government area.
(f) Applications close on 7 October 2026.
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