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Landholders across the Cassowary Coast are set to receive targeted financial relief, with the State Government announcing a 12-month land rent deferral for those impacted by recent flooding and extreme weather.
The Crisafulli Government confirmed the measure will automatically apply to eligible state land leaseholders affected by the North Queensland monsoon trough, ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji, and associated severe weather events.
The relief is expected to support a broad cross-section of the Cassowary Coast community, including primary producers, residents and local businesses still recovering from the impacts of heavy rainfall and flooding earlier this year.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last said the additional support recognises the ongoing challenges faced by regional communities.
“We know North and Central Queenslanders have endured a tough start to the year with the monsoon trough, flooding and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji,” Minister Last said.
“The Crisafulli Government has been on the ground listening and that’s why we are delivering targeted support through automatic land rent deferral across almost 3,000 tenures.
“This is about supporting our farmers and regional Queenslanders by giving them time to focus on their recovery and get their operations back on track.
“We’re focused on helping Queenslanders recover faster and rebuild stronger for the future.”
While the measure extends across multiple regions, the inclusion of the Cassowary Coast highlights the significant local impact of recent weather events, which disrupted businesses, agriculture and daily life throughout the area.
The 12-month deferral is designed to provide immediate financial breathing room, allowing affected leaseholders to focus on recovery efforts without the added burden of land rent payments. The support will be automatically applied, meaning eligible landholders in the Cassowary Coast will not need to submit an application.
The announcement comes as recovery efforts continue across the region, with authorities monitoring ongoing conditions and working alongside communities to support rebuilding.
Further disaster assistance is expected to follow as Queensland continues its recovery from a challenging start to the year.
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