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Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) — QLD, 2025-26
Up to $5M available · Closes 31 Dec 2026
Australian Government
This program provides low-interest loans to primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March – 19 May 2025. Loans of up to $5 million are available to help re-establish normal primary production operations.
Funding
Up to $5M
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Duration
up to 10 years
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Have sustained substantial damage to buildings, plant, equipment or stock as a result of the disaster
• Be a primary producer in Queensland
• Have a property located in a defined disaster area
• Provide adequate security for the loan
• Be able to demonstrate the ongoing viability of the primary production enterprise
• Have taken reasonable precautions to avoid loss or damage from a disaster, such as having adequate insurance
• Primary producers significantly affected by an eligible disaster but not located in a defined disaster area may be eligible as an individually disaster-stricken enterprise
To be eligible, applicants must have sustained substantial damage to buildings, plant, equipment or stock as a result of the disaster; be a primary producer in Queensland; have a property located in a defined disaster area; provide adequate security for the loan; be able to demonstrate the ongoing viability of the primary production enterprise; and have taken reasonable precautions to avoid loss or damage from a disaster, such as having adequate insurance. Primary producers significantly affected by an eligible disaster, but not located in a defined disaster area, may be eligible to apply as an individually disaster-stricken enterprise.
What's Funded
Repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment, repairing or replacing farm buildings, purchasing livestock to replace those lost in the disaster event, and meeting carry-on requirements including re-planting, restoring or re-establishing affected areas, purchasing sustenance, essential property operations, and paying rent and rates.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Re-establishment of the normal operations of the primary production enterprise following disaster damage, including restored productive assets, resumed farming activities, and ongoing business viability.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditurecommunityother
Keywords
disaster assistanceloanprimary producersfloodingrainfallQueenslandagriculturefarm recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)?
The Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $5M in funding. This program provides low-interest loans to primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March – 19 May 2025. Loans of up to $5 million are available to help re-establish normal primary production operations.
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How much funding does the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) provide?
The Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) provides Up to $5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 10 years.
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Who is eligible for the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)?
- Have sustained substantial damage to buildings, plant, equipment or stock as a result of the disaster
- Be a primary producer in Queensland
- Have a property located in a defined disaster area
- Provide adequate security for the loan
- Be able to demonstrate the ongoing viability of the primary production enterprise
- Have taken reasonable precautions to avoid loss or damage from a disaster, such as having adequate insurance
- Primary producers significantly affected by an eligible disaster but not located in a defined disaster area may be eligible as an individually disaster-stricken enterprise
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When does the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) close?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2026.
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What activities are funded?
Repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment, repairing or replacing farm buildings, purchasing livestock to replace those lost in the disaster event, and meeting carry-on requirements including re-planting, restoring or re-establishing affected areas, purchasing sustenance, essential property operations, and paying rent and rates.
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How do I apply for the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)?
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