Disaster recovery
Natural disasters happen in Queensland more than other state and therefore Queenslanders are susceptible to a variety of events including flooding, severe weather, cyclones and bushfires.
The Department of Tourism and Sport provides a range of support for the tourism industry to prepare and recover from natural disasters in partnership with the Australian Government.
Find support:
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
Support and assistance provided for tourism operators and businesses who have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
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South East Queensland severe storms
Disaster recovery support available for the Queensland tourism industry.
The Queensland Government is also providing grants and other assistance to businesses impacted by the recent severe weather events. More information can be found below:
Tourism operators
Preparing for natural disasters will have wide reaching benefits to both your tourism business and the broader community.
Prepare: Plan to manage your risk
- Complete the Tourism Business Health Check
- Visit Get Ready Queensland
Respond: Put your plans into action
- Visit Tourism and Events Queensland advice for travellers
Recover: Get back to business
- Be aware of any funding through the Disaster Recovery Assistance Fund (DRFA)
- Support for your staff
Tourism visitors
When visiting Queensland, travellers may be required to adjust their travel and holiday plans when a natural disaster occurs including:
- postpone or cancel a holiday
- leave an area affected by a natural disaster
- prevented from entering an area affected by a natural disaster.
Read our Tourism Disaster Planner (PDF, 927.4KB) to find more information about:
- what to do when visiting Queensland and a natural disaster strikes
- what to do when a natural disaster disrupts your travel arrangements
- accessing further support and information about a natural disaster, including useful contacts for safety information and advice.
Tourism customers have certain rights under Australian Consumer Law when travel and holiday plans are disrupted by a natural disaster.
Updates
- Visit Department of Tourism and Sport social media
- Subscribe to the Department of Tourism and Sport Tourism Industry Newsletter
- Email tourism@dtis.qld.gov.au
Last updated: 26 Feb 2024