COST OF WIND, RAIN & HAIL

Severe weather events have impacted Queensland in recent years with the state being prone to cyclones, floods, and severe thunderstorms, causing significant damage and disruption.

These major weather events have cost local, state and federal Governments millions, served for billions of insurance loss and have caused irreplaceable loss to thousands of Queenslanders.

Costs include losses incurred by businesses and industries, the costs of repairing infrastructure and public assets, and the expenses associated with emergency response and recovery efforts. Damage resulted in significant disruptions to the region’s transportation networks and the tourism industry, causing substantial economic losses for the affected communities.