` One of the biggest casualties is likely to be our coal exports , with many mines shut down in big coal mining regions like the Bowen Basin , and supply chains severely hampered , '' Swan said . Money to pay for flood damage will come from spending cuts , delayed spending and a tax . Tax would raise $ 1.8 billion and would be levied for a year . Comment: The government will be investing billions of dollars to help Queensland , national treasurer says .
Money to pay for flood damage will come from spending cuts , delayed spending and a tax . Tax would raise $ 1.8 billion and would be levied for a year . Comment: The government will be investing billions of dollars to help Queensland , national treasurer says .