# Queensland local government disaster funding dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/queensland-local-government-disaster-funding-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-23T22:47:46.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Local government leaders in Queensland are protesting proposed reforms to the Australian Federal Government’s disaster recovery funding arrangements. Following severe flooding in Quilpie, officials expressed concern that changes to the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) would shift more financial responsibility from the federal level to local councils. Modeling from the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) indicates that the proposed reduction in federal contributions—from an average of 64 percent to 50 percent—could have resulted in the Quilpie Shire losing $21.4 million in support since 2018, with statewide losses potentially reaching $2.8 billion. Local leaders, including the LGAQ and the Bundaberg Regional Council, are urging the federal government to reconsider the framework. While the government maintains the reforms will make funding ‘simpler and faster’, officials warn the shift could create significant financial gaps and leave ratepayers responsible for much higher costs during recovery and resilience projects. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Queensland councils urge rethink of federal disaster funding reforms Queensland councils and the LGAQ are calling on the Australian Government to rethink proposed disaster funding reforms that would reduce federal contributions from up to 75% to 50%. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queensland-councils-urge-rethink-of-federal-disaster-funding-reforms ### 2026-08-16: Queensland councils warn of risks to disaster recovery funding Queensland local leaders warn that proposed Australian Federal Government changes to disaster recovery funding could leave councils with significantly higher costs and reduced support for flood recovery. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/queensland-councils-warn-of-risks-to-disaster-recovery-funding --- Cite as: Queensland local government disaster funding dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/queensland-local-government-disaster-funding-dispute