The recently appointed State Recovery Coordinator Major-General (retired) Stuart Smith spent the first three days of his new role in the most heavily impacted areas following the recent Central Queensland bushfires. After Following his appointment on 9 December 2018, Major-General Smith spent time in Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay to identify where support is needed most.

Disaster assistance has been provided to Redland City Council to help cover the cost of fighting bushfires on North Stradbroke (Minjerribah) Island and its impact on the community. Fighting bushfires on islands such as North Stradbroke present unique challenges and cost for councils, and this funding will support Counter Disaster Operations to ensure the community is not unduly burdened.

Visit the Queensland Government's 'After a Bushfire - Resources' page for fact sheets to help keep you healthy when returning home in the aftermath of bushfires.