With national flood damage assessments only recently started, there are already more than 2800 buildings deemed uninhabitable in Queensland and New South Wales, while almost 6000 homes have been assessed as damaged.

I want to thank all those assisting with the clean-up, especially the volunteers who work so tirelessly to support their local communities.
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and the Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are part of a suite of supports agreed to by the Commonwealth and the states to support relief and recovery.
Generally, state-administered payments are to assist in the immediate relief phase, while AGDRP is available during the recovery phase and provides $1000 per adult and $400 per child.

Up to last weekend, Services Australia had paid more than $665 million in Australian Government Disaster Recovery payments and Disaster Recovery allowances to those in urgent need in Queensland and New South Wales. 

The jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) have provided an initial $558 million in financial support for flood-affected Queensland small businesses, farmers, not-for-profit organisations and sporting and community clubs.

DRFA assistance has been activated in 22 local government areas in Queensland, including Scenic Rim and Gold Coast.

AUSTRALIAN SUPPORT TO UKRAINE 
Australia will provide significant additional military assistance and emergency humanitarian support to help the people of Ukraine following the brutal invasion by Russia.

Australia stands in solidarity with our friends and partners in supporting Ukraine and condemning Russia utterly for its unprovoked and unjustified attack on its neighbour.

Australia will provide around $70 million in military assistance to support the defence of Ukraine, including missiles and weapons. We will also provide a range of non-lethal military equipment and medical supplies in response to a specific request from the Ukrainian Government. 

Our contributions will complement actions taken by partners such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, the European Union and other European nations. 

Australia will also commit immediate humanitarian assistance of an initial $35 million to help meet the urgent needs of the Ukrainian people. This assistance will deliver lifesaving services and supplies, including the provision of shelter, food, medical care and water.

DEFENCE FORCE EXPANSION
The Morrison Government has just announced the largest expansion of our Australian Defence Force during peacetime. The highest priority of our Government is to keep Australia safe and secure; that's why we will increase defence's permanent workforce to over 100,000 by 2040. 

We are investing in our people and the capability they need to keep Australians safe.