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Fierce opposition to disaster recovery funding changes in Queensland
Key takeaways
- A proposed 50/50 split in Commonwealth and state funding for disaster recovery has been met with dismay in Queensland.
- The Commonwealth government has announced plans to split state and federal funding for disaster recovery 50/50.
- Under the current Disaster Recovery Framework Arrangements the split between the Commonwealth and the Queensland government is 65/35.
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A proposed 50/50 split in Commonwealth and state funding for disaster recovery has been met with dismay in Queensland. (AAP: John Wilson)
The Commonwealth government has announced plans to split state and federal funding for disaster recovery 50/50.
Under the current Disaster Recovery Framework Arrangements the split between the Commonwealth and the Queensland government is 65/35.
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