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Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides low-interest loans to Queensland primary producers whose assets were significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding from 21 March to 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 not located in a defined disaster area may still 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; 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 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, and meeting carry-on requirements including re-planting, restoring or re-establishing affected areas, purchasing sustenance, essential property operations, and paying rent and rates.

Expected Outcomes

Re-establishment of the normal operations and ongoing viability of affected primary production enterprises after the disaster event.

Key Information

Applicant Types

other

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditurecommunityother

Keywords

disaster assistanceloanprimary producersfloodingrainfallWestern Queenslandagriculturerecovery

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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 Queensland primary producers whose assets were significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding from 21 March to 19 May 2025. Loans of up to $5 million are available to help re-establish normal primary production operations.
2

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.
3

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 not located in a defined disaster area may still be eligible as an individually disaster-stricken enterprise
4

When does the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers) close?

Applications close on 31 Dec 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Repairing or replacing damaged plant and equipment, repairing or replacing farm buildings, purchasing livestock to replace those lost, and meeting carry-on requirements including re-planting, restoring or re-establishing affected areas, purchasing sustenance, essential property operations, and paying rent and rates.
6

How do I apply for the Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)?

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