2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough Small Business Recovery Assistance Grant

To be eligible, the business must have less than 20 employees by headcount at both the time of the disaster and the time of application; annual turnover of less than $10 million; an active Australian Business Number held at both the time of disaster and the time of application; GST registration at both the time of the disaster and the time of application; and be located within one of the eligible local government areas: Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, or Winton Shire Councils. The business must have been actively trading immediately prior to the disaster, demonstrate an intent to continue or continued in business after the event, and not be insolvent or have owners/directors that are undischarged bankrupt. It must also show that for at least 14 consecutive days due to the disaster it was either completely unable to conduct trading activities or experienced a revenue decrease of at least 60% compared to the same 14-day period in 2024. Businesses trading for less than 12 months may need to provide BAS evidence for Q2 and Q3 of the 2024-25 financial year showing a 60% reduction in revenue; if trading for less than 12 months and no Q2 BAS has been submitted, the business is not eligible.