Heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and coastal surf impact is expected to continue over the coming days, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.

The now ex-tropical cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, according to Australia's Bureau of Meteorology. The emergency vet is stocked with extra fuel for generators, clean water and plenty of food - and is even prepared for pet owners to camp out with their animals.