Flooding causes more damage in Queensland than any other natural disaster. The estimated social, financial, and economic cost to Queensland of the 2022 floods was $7.7 billion.
The 2023 State Disaster Risk Report identifies that managing flood risk is Queensland’s highest priority. The report states that climate projections indicate extreme rain events will become more intense, influencing the risk of both flash and riverine flooding.
The Queensland Flood Risk Management Framework (QFRMF) was developed to provide clarity and understanding of expectations and responsibilities when guiding and supporting flood risk management.
This audit will assess how the government is planning and preparing for future floods by mitigating the risk associated with these events.
- Queensland Reconstruction Authority
- Office of the Inspector-General of Emergency Management
- Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
- selected local governments.