In October 2009, Samoa, Tonga and the Indonesian Island of Sumatra experienced earthquakes and a tsunami.
The Queensland Government worked with the federal government and other states to provide assistance including:
- $2 million initial support package from the Australian government, which includes Australian medical and emergency services personnel travelling to Samoa
- urgently needed medical supplies chartered as part of the support package
- collecting funds to provide relief assistance.
Donations
The Premier launched a disaster relief appeal for the South Pacific (Samoa and Tonga) Tsunami and the Earthquake in the Indonesian Archipelago. The Queensland Government made a contribution of $500,000 to start the appeal.
This appeal is now closed to donations.
