State Recovery Coordinator's responsibilities widen to flood recovery

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced the role of State Recovery Coordinator Major General Stuart Smith (Retd) would extend to head up flood recovery efforts.

The Queensland Reconstruction Authority will provide support to the State Recovery Coordinator as he works closely with local councils to identify the critical works needed to help Queensland communities recover.

Major General Smith was appointed to the role of State Recovery Coordinator for the Central Queensland Bushfires on 9 December 2018, he will continue to lead that recovery effort.