David Crisafulli

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As of May 2026: Coordinating state disaster response

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle crossed the Gulf of Carpentaria and made a second landfall near Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory on March 22 as a Category 3 system with wind gusts of 185 km/h. It had previously struck far north Queensland on March 20 as a high-end Category 4 system.

Updated May 30

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As of May 2026: Leading pro-resources state government

Australia exports more liquefied natural gas than any country except the United States and Qatar. Yet its own eastern states face recurring supply shortfalls because 70-80% of production flows to overseas buyers.

Updated May 27