Australia's costliest disaster recovery program fails to build single home
A recent audit revealed that Australia's most expensive disaster recovery program has failed to deliver any homes or housing lots since its inception over three years ago. The $980 million Resilient Homes and Resilient Lands programs were intended to assist flood-affected residents in northern NSW but have faced significant administrative challenges. The report highlighted persistent delays and a lack of effective planning by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, raising concerns about the program's future effectiveness.
- ▪The NSW Auditor-General's report found that the disaster recovery programs have not delivered any homes or housing lots as of March 31 this year.
- ▪Of the 4,382 homes promised through the programs, zero had been delivered since their creation.
- ▪The report criticized the NSW Reconstruction Authority for ineffective planning and administration of the programs.
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NSW Auditor-General finds flaws in Australia's costliest disaster recovery programBy Hannah RossABC North CoastTopic:FloodsWed 20 May 2026 at 3:41pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:41pmWed 20 May 2026 at 3:41pmMore than 2,000 homes across northern NSW were declared uninhabitable after devastating floods hit the region in early 2022. (AAP: Tracey Nearmy)In short:The NSW Auditor-General has released a report into the state's Resilient Homes and Resilient Lands programs.The $980 million disaster recovery programs were implemented in response to the 2022 floods across northern NSW.This audit assesses whether the NSW Reconstruction Authority is effectively administering the programs to meet their objectives.
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