Queenslanders could wait years for relief in storm aftermath

Queensland storm victims could be waiting more than two years for repairs to their damaged homes. The demand for urgent repairs could also cause costs and wait times to increase on other residential construction projects in the state. Residents who are unable to return to their homes because of storm damage fear they will have nowhere to go as emergency housing requests fill up. The federal government will give a $1,000 relief payment per adult to those in the worst-hit areas. Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has said it will cost over $2 billion to recover from the natural disasters which hit the state over recent weeks.