At a certain point areas become so flood prone that buyback becomes the sensible option. The Palaszczuk government initiated the scheme for parts of Brisbane, returning land to green space. In Bundaberg, the Crisafulli govt insists on floodgates. #qldpol https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/flood-hit-bundaberg-residents-call-for-home-buybacks/106469672
Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 15 years

There are calls for the Queensland government to buy back homes in Bundaberg's flood zones, but the disaster recovery minister says the focus is on mitigation measures like floodgates.

@Qldaah There’s more donations from the flood gate construction companies