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PM, premier announce Tas disaster funds

Tasmania's national parks and reserves damaged in the June floods will undergo repairs with funding from the federal and state governments.

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Tasmania's national parks and reserves damaged in the June floods will undergo repairs. (AAP)

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The federal and Tasmanian governments have announced nearly $7 million in funds to help repair the state's parks and reserves damaged devastating floods five months ago.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Premier Will Hodgman say Tasmania's world-renowned national parks and tourism industry were particularly affected by the floods.

The $6.84 million will be used to repair damage and clean up recreational facilities such as picnic areas, walking tracks and community amenities.


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