---
title: Federal Disaster Allowance Extended to More North Queensland Communities
description: The Australian Government has expanded access to the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) for additional North Queensland communities still feeling the financial strain of severe rainfall and flooding that struck the region in February.
---

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# [Federal Disaster Allowance Extended to More North Queensland Communities](https://niba.com.au/news/federal-disaster-allowance-extended-to-more-north-queensland-communities)

 Written by [NIBA](https://niba.com.au/news/author/niba) | Apr 29, 2026 12:51:32 AM

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