Bridget McKenzie (Victoria, National Party, Minister for Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience) Share this | Hansard source

Severe weather events, like we've seen over New South Wales over the past week, are always distressing for those who experience them. That's why our government is committed to supporting communities impacted by natural disasters. The recent severe weather event in New South Wales caused damage to critical infrastructure and residential properties, while the very heavy rain has caused flooding to occur and has damaged crops right across New South Wales.

The Australian and New South Wales government funded disaster assistance will provide a range of practical assistance measures to help councils, individuals, primary producers, small businesses and charities to recover and get back on their feet. The assistance will help to cover the costs associated with the operational response and repair to damaged essential public assets. Additionally, individuals will receive support to get back on their feet, including grants to replace essential household contents or repair structural damage to homes, because our government is ready to stand side-by-side with these communities and ensure that they recover.