The Morrison government promised $2 billion for bushfire recovery at the peak of the crisis, but new data shows just $538 million was released by March.

Labor's emergency management spokesman Murray Watt says people need action, not marketing.

"Some of the government's most hyped funding pledges, including mental health assistance for schools and rural financial counselling, are yet to receive a single dollar," he said.

"Anybody who's on the ground knows money is not reaching those who need it. With winter approaching, bushfire victims are still living in tents and caravans, while the government tries to spin what it's actually doing."

Prime Minister Scott Morrison detailed on Monday how $650 million will be spent to help communities recover, with most to be spend on local projects.

About $150 million of that will go towards helping native wildlife and habitat areas devastated by the fires.

It takes the total environmental recovery investment to $200 million.

Environment Minister Sussan Ley said the funding boost would help the future of koalas, frogs and unique plants such as the Wollemi pine.

The money will be available over two years from July and target bushfire-affected regions, including world and national heritage areas, the rainforests of the NSW north coast and alpine environments.

Emergency Management Minister David Littleproud told parliament the government had not forgotten bushfire victims and funding was flowing.

"This nation, this parliament will stand with you in your economic but also your emotional recovery," he said.

He pointed to the new relief payments announced on Monday, with the money to be doled out by local authorities.

"Let them decide what building back better looks like. Not someone from Canberra," he said.

Australian Associated Press