POST-FLOOD SUPPORT

Local primary producers affected by last month’s flooding can now apply for disaster assistance.

The following Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements have been activated for the Central Highlands Regional Council local government area.

• Disaster Assistance (Primary Producer) Loans – Concessional interest rate loans to assist primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by an eligible disaster, to recover and return to viable operations. Maximum of $250,000.

• Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans Scheme for Primary Producer – Concessional interest rate loans to primary producers who have suffered a significant loss of income as a result of an eligible disaster by providing the essential working capital required to continue business operations. Maximum of $100,000.

• Freight Subsidies for Primary Producer – To assist primary producers impacted by an eligible disaster with the transport of livestock, fodder or water for livestock, building, fencing equipment or machinery to the primary producer’s home property. Maximum $5,000.
  

This support relates to the event officially named North Queensland Monsoon Trough, Associated Tropical Cyclone Koji and Severe Weather commencing 24 December 2025.

For assistance, contact the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority on 1800 623 946 or visit its website.

Find out more about disaster funding activations on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority website.