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Concessional disaster loans for primary producers affected by recent North Queensland flooding have been increased to up to $2 million, providing significant financial support for recovery efforts.
Jointly delivered by the state and federal Governments through the Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), the loans were previously capped at $250,000. The increase recognises the widespread damage caused by the North Queensland Monsoon Trough and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.
The concessional loans can be used to repair or replace damaged equipment, livestock and farm infrastructure, support replanting and restoration activities, and assist with essential operating costs such as rents and rates.
Disaster assistance has now been activated for primary producers in the Barcaldine and Cassowary Coast local government areas, including access to disaster loans and freight subsidies of up to $5,000.
Additional support has also been expanded to producers in Barcaldine, Cassowary Coast, Central Highlands, Livingstone and Whitsunday regions, who can apply for Disaster Recovery Grants of up to $75,000 to assist with clean-up, repairs and resupply.
Eligibility for the Primary Producer Industry Support Package has also been extended to Central Highlands, offering financial and personal counselling, pest and locust management, and recovery and resilience support.
A $4.26 million Mental Health Program supporting psychosocial wellbeing in flood-affected communities has also been expanded to include Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.
Primary producers seeking assistance can contact the Queensland Rural Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) via www.qrida.qld.gov.au or call 1800 623 946 for further information.
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