Legal Assistance Disaster Relief Package – South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall
On this page:
About
The $1.501 million Legal Assistance Disaster Relief Package is available to eligible local councils significantly impacted by the South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall, 24 December 2023 – 3 January 2024 event. Funding will provide efficient and effective legal assistance services to vulnerable and disadvantaged Queenslanders impacted by South Queensland Severe Storms event.
Eligible councils
• City of the Gold Coast
• Logan City Council
• Scenic Rim Regional Council
Funding acknowledgement
The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from the South Queensland Severe Storms and Rainfall, 24 December 2023 – 3 January 2024 event.
Administering agency
Department of Justice
Guidelines
QRA will work with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to develop program guidelines for the program.
More information
More details about this funding will be made available in the coming weeks.
(QRA Reference CM DOC/25/974 - Last updated 10 January 2025)