2025-26 North Queensland Monsoon Trough and Flooding - recovery operation
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Event summary
The North Queensland Monsoon Trough and Flooding commencing 24 December 2025 event has impacted many Queensland communities and primary producers across North and North West Queensland.
The Queensland Government has moved to ensure flood-affected communities get the help they need through the joint State-Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Activation summary
In response to this event, assistance has been activated for impacted communities. The activation summary provides an up-to-date view of funding available within impacted LGAs.
Financial assistance and exceptional circumstances
Recovery operation
The recovery operation for this event will include:
- preparation of a business case for extraordinary assistance under the DRFA
- offers of support from QRA Recovery and Resilience Officers (RROs) to eligible councils
- QRA as lead recovery agency liaising with Functional Recovery and Resilience Groups to ensure appropriate state recovery planning.
Community Recovery Hotline
For assistance with disaster recovery funding eligibility and support please contact the Queensland Government Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
Community Recovery Website
Visit the Queensland Government website for financial help for current and recent disasters at:
Media statements
QRA Reference: QRATF/26/87.
Last updated: 6 January 2026.