Queensland councils face a staggering $1.2 billion financial shortfall after the federal government proposed shifting to a 50/50 disaster funding split, leaving regional ratepayers to cover tens of millions in storm damage.

Speaking to Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson warned that local councils - who collect only 3% of national taxes - will be forced to drastically hike rates or abandon vital infrastructure repairs if Canberra slashes its disaster recovery support.

Queensland councils face a staggering $1.2 billion financial shortfall after the federal government proposed shifting to a 50/50 disaster funding split, leaving regional ratepayers to cover tens of millions in storm damage.
Speaking to Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson warned that local councils - who collect only 3% of national taxes - will be forced to drastically hike rates or abandon vital infrastructure repairs if Canberra slashes its disaster recovery support.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.