Queensland’s state budget has allocated funds toward disaster resilience, improving infrastructure and tackling climate change.

The 2016/17 budget released last week provides $10 million to the Community Resilience Fund, to help councils mitigate against natural disasters, and $28.3 million to local government infrastructure work.

It has also allocated $12 million over two years to the Natural Disaster Resilience Program, with funding matched by the Federal Government.

“Queensland experiences more natural disasters than any other state or territory,” Deputy Premier Jackie Trad said.

“To keep Queenslanders safe and reduce the impact to our roads, buildings and utilities, we need all levels of government to support community preparedness and build disaster resilience.”

The budget provides $6.8 million over four years for development of climate change strategies.

Environment Minister Steven Miles says the funding adds to $12 million announced in last year’s budget to help coastal councils defend against global warming impacts.

Insurance taxation revenue, including duty on compulsory third party premiums, is forecast to rise to $868 million in 2016/17 from $820 million this year.