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ICA calls for ‘urgent’ government funding to boost local flood defences

The Council proposes a 10-year A$30.15bn (US$21.50bn) Flood Defence Fund targeting 24 east-coast catchments covering 1.2 million at-risk properties, among other priorities.

Leo Laparan II

April 27, 2026

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ICA calls for ‘urgent’ government funding to boost local flood defences