The Queensland Government has endorsed the key role of local governments in the handling of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred as part of a motion passed in Queensland Parliament.
The State Government formally offered thanks to responders and extended deep appreciation to all agencies, energy crews and volunteers, noting the efforts to restore power and provide weather warnings as soon as possible.
The motion acknowledged the significant human impact from the weather events brought on by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. It also noted the work from energy crews to reconnect power to communities, all government agencies including Seqwater, the benefit of transparent media comment and the involvement of all three levels of government.
The motion passed on 13 March also noted that the House:
- Acknowledges the devastation and impact felt by Queenslanders as a result of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
- Expresses its deep appreciation to all responders, including volunteers who supported Queenslanders during and after the cyclone
- Will continue to support all Queenslanders to recover from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and all natural disasters
- Notes the ongoing efforts of energy crews to restore power and notes the government’s commitment to ensure all resources are made available to fast-track reconnection
- Notes the key roles played by all agencies, including Seqwater, and the benefit to Queensland where such entities are made available to answer media questions
- Notes the key role played by local government and notes the government’s recently signed Equal Partners in Government agreement with local government
- Notes the important role of parliamentarians to ask questions about the activities and priorities of government during natural disasters, while ensuring resources are not taken away from either the response or recovery
- Notes the critical nature of timely severe weather event warnings and notes the government’s efforts to provide these to the public as soon as possible
- Notes the Queensland Premier’s endorsement of the key role played by Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and Federal Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton, in ensuring all levels of government were actively involved in handling the impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
- Acknowledges the commitment of various elected representatives to their communities
