“Science told us that climate change would mean there would be more extreme weather events” — Australian PM promises funding for Queensland tourism, as Victoria demands flood aid after loss of properties
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“Science told us that climate change would mean there would be more extreme weather events” — Australian PM promises funding for Queensland tourism, as Victoria demands flood aid after loss of properties
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AFR’s Andrew Tillett in Canberra and Gus McCubbing in Melbourne:
• Anthony Albanese will unveil millions of dollars for Queensland tourism operators after the holiday season was wrecked by floods and cyclones, as Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan vowed to push Canberra for a “fair share” of funding for flood-affected towns in her state.
• Mr Albanese announced an extra $50 million for Queensland’s storm and cyclone recovery on Tuesday as he met Defence personnel and emergency workers on the Gold Coast before travelling to Cairns, where locals are recovering from last month’s Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
• “All of this is a reminder that the science told us that climate change would mean there would be more extreme weather events and they would be more intense,” Mr Albanese said.
• Ms Allan said more than 10 properties in Seymour, about one hour north of Melbourne, had been flooded after water levels peaked at 6.8 metres. Authorities said 30 properties near Shepparton could be flooded later this week.
• “I can accept and understand that for particular households and particular communities, when you’ve gone through the loss of a property, that is a really, really deeply personal and difficult experience to go through,” Ms Allan said.