Queensland natural disaster assistance
Available disaster relief
Southern Queensland severe weather (20–31 March 2021)
- Read about recovery assistance (loans and freight subsidies) available to support primary producers in the Goondiwindi local government area.
Tropical Cyclone Niran (25 February–3 March 2021)
- Read about recovery assistance (grants, loans and freight subsidies) available to support primary producers in North Queensland.
- Learn about land rent deferrals for eligible primary producers on leased state land in Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Mareeba and Tablelands local government areas.
North and Far North Queensland floods (25 January–14 February 2019)
Small businesses
Disaster recovery information and advice
- What your business should do after a natural disaster
- How to rebuild your business after a natural disaster
- How a recovery plan can help get your business running again
- How we can help with your tax obligations
- Disaster support and assistance for tourism businesses
Phone 1300 731 988 for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland's Employer Assistance Line for:
- 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.
Go Local, Grow Local
Download Go Local, Grow Local tools for your small business to promote products or services and encourage Queenslanders to spend their money locally.
Primary producers
Find information on financial assistance for primary producers, including freight subsidies and leasehold rent relief on the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries website or phone 13 25 23.
Find out what primary producers should do after a natural disaster and learn more about rural disaster recovery.
Also consider...
- Find a list of current disaster assistance on the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority website or phone 1800 623 946.
- Learn about personal and mental health support during and after a disaster.
- Visit the Community Recovery Grants portal to find personal and family assistance and support or phone 1800 173 349.
- Download the Self Recovery App.
- Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for phone and online counselling and support.
- Read advice on how to recognise scams and dodgy traders relating to natural disasters.
- Find mental health and wellbeing resources for businesses.
- Last reviewed: 13 Jan 2021
- Last updated: 7 Apr 2021