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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 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 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 primary production enterprises affected by 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 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.
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

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