Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements
Program / SchemeReferenced in 3 bills
Disaster Management and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024
This bill implements major reforms to Queensland's disaster management and fire services following independent reviews. It transfers disaster management to the Police Commissioner, creates two separate fire services under a new Queensland Fire Department, and expands the Queensland Reconstruction Authority's disaster resilience role.
Emergency Services Reform Amendment Bill 2023
This bill implements major reforms to Queensland's emergency services following independent reviews. It transfers the State Emergency Service and marine rescue functions from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to the Queensland Police Service, and formally establishes the State Disaster Management Group to coordinate disaster response at the highest level.
Local Government (Empowering Councils) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill reforms Queensland's local government laws to reduce red tape and empower councils. It simplifies conflict of interest rules, removes lower-level conduct complaints from the formal system, gives councils more control over senior staff appointments, and streamlines electoral processes.