The federal disaster recovery fund has been heavily criticised at the bushfire royal commission hearings today for being "too cumbersome" states to access. Key points: A Tasmanian recovery advisor says a more streamlined funding process is needed The program does not incentivise people to undertake mitigation or insure themselves Funding can't be used for environmental recovery work after a major …
Local councils in some of NSW's worst-affected bushfire areas are being criticised for their plans to spend recovery funding on upgrading sporting fields and preschools untouched by flames. Key points: The National Bushfire Recovery Agency says councils have broad guidelines for spending recovery funds It suggests money go towards repairing roads and community facilities, grant distribution and hosting recovery events …