MEDIA STATEMENT: Crisafulli Government's Reconstruction Monitoring drives disaster recovery efforts 

Crisafulli Government's Reconstruction Monitoring drives disaster recovery efforts 

• The Crisafulli Government continues recovery efforts across Queensland with three-week Reconstruction Monitoring operation.
• Queensland Reconstruction Authority officers to visit more than 3,400 homes and businesses damaged by major disaster events of the past two years.
• Properties to be doorknocked in the Far North, North and South East Queensland, with officers checking on recovery progress and the wellbeing of residents. 

The Crisafulli Government is committed to making sure thousands of Queenslanders aren’t left behind, with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority’s (QRA) Reconstruction Monitoring program continuing across disaster-impacted areas of the State this week. 

QRA officers will be carry out disaster damage assessments across the State in June, visiting properties impacted by major disaster events of the past two years. 

This includes the first follow-up damage assessments for the North and Far North Queensland floods of February, Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the final assessments for Tropical Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily, and the 2023 South East Queensland Christmas storms. 

This latest Reconstruction Monitoring operation will run from Monday 9 June to Friday 27 June, with officers set to doorknock more than 3,400 homes and businesses across 21 local government areas. 

Minister for Disaster Recovery Ann Leahy said the Crisafulli Government remained steadfast in its commitment to ensuring no Queenslander was forgotten after a disaster. 

“This Government stands shoulder to shoulder with every Queenslander impacted by our recent natural disasters,” Minister Leahy said. 

“The intel we gather from our Reconstruction Monitoring operations is unmatched and will make sure recovery reaches every corner of the State. 

“This past two years has been one of the most destructive periods on record for Queensland, and we want to make sure those still recovering have the support they need. 

“This is an unprecedented Reconstruction Monitoring operation for Queensland, capturing insights from five separate disasters, but we are determined to leave no stone unturned with our recovery efforts.” 

QRA CEO Major General Jake Ellwood (Retd) said officers were ready to listen and help Queenslanders. 

“These operations are crucial to inform QRA’s recovery work and where we need to focus our attention,” Major General Ellwood said. 

“Our June assessments are going to be particularly valuable for understanding the support needed for communities impacted by multiple major disasters in a short period.  

“If you need disaster recovery support and see a QRA officer in your area, please stop and chat. We are here for Queenslanders.” 

Reconstruction Monitoring assessments are conducted periodically following a major disaster. 

During Reconstruction Monitoring, QRA officers gather information on the progress of property repairs and insurance claims and check on the general wellbeing of residents. 

QRA then work with relevant councils, state agencies and other organisations to ensure any gaps in disaster recovery are addressed and Queenslanders are receiving the help they need. 

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MEDIA CONTACT: Kate Haddan 0437 334 769 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

June 2025 QRA Reconstruction Monitoring schedule: 

Monday 9 June - Friday 13 June 

Events: 

• Tropical Cyclone Jasper, 13 - 28 December 2023
• North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January - 28 February 2025 

LGAs: Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Douglas, Mareeba 
Properties to be visited: 1,102 

Monday 16 June - Friday 20 June 

Event: 

• North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January - 28 February 2025 

LGAs:  Burdekin, Cassowary Coast, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook, Townsville 
Properties to be visited: 1,025 

Monday 23 June - Friday 27 June 

Events:

• South Queensland Severe Storms, 24 December 2023 - 3 January 2024
• Tropical Cyclone Kirrily, 25 January - 26 February 2024
• Tropical Cyclone Alfred, 1 - 16 March 2025

LGAs: Brisbane, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Logan, Moreton Bay, Redland, Scenic Rim, Somerset, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Western Downs
Properties to be visited: 1,302

More information: www.qra.qld.gov.au/reconstruction-monitoring