Last updated: 9:00am Sunday, March 20, 2022.

Defence support to Queensland and NSW governments is being delivered under Operation Flood Assist 2022 and coordinated through Headquarters Joint Operations Command. Deployment of forces is in response to NSW Government and Queensland Government requirements coordinated and prioritised through State Emergency Operations Centres.

Defence remains responsive to changing requirements and continues to adjust to meet the needs of affected communities as identified by state governments.

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Currently there are about 6000 personnel on task or available for tasking across NSW and Queensland.

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  • ADF personnel continue to ferry evacuees from the flood-hit area of Ulmarra, near Grafton.
  • ADF Liaison staff are now embedded within the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) Homebush, SES HQ in Wollongong, Fire & Rescue New South Wales and Rural Fire Services.
  • Heavy and medium plant equipment was being postured to support recovery and clean-up activities when required by emergency management agencies. Deployment to likely required areas is currently being affected by the floods. Examples of plant equipment may include front end loaders, backhoes and excavators.

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  • ADF provided emergency support to the NSW State Emergency Service in flood affected areas in the Northern NSW region with help from the Army’s 5th Brigade.

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    Defence will continue to provide additional support as requested by the Queensland and NSW governments. Defence is ready to support the states as the flood emergency and recovery efforts continue.

    For more Operation Flood Assist 2022 imagery, go to the Defence image gallery.