Queensland natural disaster assistance

Bushfire support

Primary producers

Primary producers affected by Queensland bushfires may be able to access support from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).

Complete the disaster impact survey to report damage or losses to your farm.

Small business

Small businesses affected by the Southern Queensland bushfires may be able to access support from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).

Business owners impacted by South Western Queensland bushfires should complete the natural disaster business survey to advise what assistance you may need.

Small business disaster relief

Current financial support for small businesses

Southern Queensland fires (commencing 8 September)

Small businesses in eligible local government areas may be able to access:

Northern and Central Queensland monsoon and flooding (20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023)

Small businesses in eligible local government areas may be able to access:

Southern Queensland flooding (May 2022)

Small businesses in the Balonne, Gympie, Lockyer Valley, Moreton Bay, Somerset, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs local government areas may be eligible for:

South East Queensland rainfall and flooding (February 2022)

Small businesses in South East Queensland local government areas may be eligible for:

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth flooding (7–10 January 2022)

Small businesses in the Bundaberg, Fraser Coast, Gympie, North Burnett and South Burnett local government areas may be eligible for:

Central, Southern and Western Queensland rainfall and flooding (10 November–3 December 2021)

Small businesses in the Goondiwindi local government area may be eligible for:

More assistance for small businesses

Employer Assistance Line – phone 1300 731 988 for the Business Chamber Queensland's employer assistance line, to get:

  • advice and support if your business has been forced to close or reduce operations
  • industrial relations advice on managing staff and meeting Fair Work Act 2009 obligations.

North Queensland flood support

Businesses affected by the North Queensland flood in January and February 2019 can access in-person support from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training North Queensland regional office, located at Level 1, 187 Stanley Street, Townsville. Email sbrc@desbt.qld.gov.au to make an appointment.

Medium to large businesses

Medium to large businesses who have been affected by the 2021–22 disaster season can apply for a concessional loan between $250,000 and $5 million to support their recovery.

Primary producer disaster relief

Current financial support for primary producers

You may be eligible for recovery assistance (grants, loans and freight subsidies) for the following disaster events:

  • Southern Queensland fires (8 September 2023 – ongoing)
  • Northern and Central Queensland monsoon and flooding (20 December 2022 – 30 April 2023)
  • Southern Queensland flooding (6–20 May 2022)
  • Northern and Central Western Queensland rainfall and flooding (21 April – 12 May 2022)
  • South East Queensland rainfall and flooding (22 February – 5 April 2022)
  • Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth flooding (2–10 January 2022)
  • Central, Southern and Western Queensland rainfall and flooding (10 November – 3 December 2021).

Find drought and natural disaster advice for agribusiness.

Industry recovery and resilience officers program

Queensland primary producers in eligible local government areas have access to specialised long-term disaster recovery support through industry recovery and resilience officers.

Mental health and wellbeing support

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  • Last reviewed: 1 Nov 2023
  • Last updated: 17 Nov 2023