Parliamentary Updates

Zali Steggall MP presses the government to re-evaluate climate funding and bolster resilience

25 August 2025

The CSIRO estimates that every $1 spent on disaster preparation saves up to $11 on disaster recovery cost, yet less than 13% of the national emergency management agency's budget is spent on preparation and resilience. Disasters are now costing $38b per year to Australians. Will you take this opportunity to re-evaluate funding priorities and ensure greater investment in resilience?