Albanese announces multi-million dollar support package for Far North Queensland

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an additional support package for those affected by flooding in Far North Queensland as the region recovers from the devastating impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The financial package will include $25 million to primary producers who have suffered as a result of the record flooding, the Prime Minister announced at a press conference in Cairns on Friday. Another $25 million is being allocated to small businesses and not-for-profit organisations. Each of the nine local governments have also been awarded one million dollars each. An additional five million dollars is being provided to support the promotion of tourism in Queensland. The region is currently recovering from the effects of a tropical cyclone and record flooding, which has destroyed many homes and businesses and deterred tourists at an otherwise popular time of the year.