On 28 July 2026 the Minister for Primary Industries announced new Queensland drought declarations and the reinstatement of Drought Carry-on Finance Loans and Emergency Drought Assistance Loans for eligible Queensland primary producers. Full details of these loans will be available once administrative arrangements are finalised. Please monitor QRIDA’s website and social media channels for more information about when these loans will open to application and how to apply.
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Queensland businesses impacted during disaster events may be eligible for low interest loans and grants to help them recover.
Disaster assistance available for small business
Queensland Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and Severe Weather, 24 December 2025 - 24 April 2026
This event includes all activated severe weather and flooding disaster events in Queensland between 24 December 2025 and 24 April 2026.
Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding, 21 March - 19 May 2025
Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather, 1 - 16 March 2025
North and Far North Tropical Low, 29 January - 28 February 2025
Southern Summer Rainfall and Flooding, 9 December 2024 to 14 January 2025
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QRIDA administers financial assistance to disaster affected primary producers, businesses and non-profit organisations under the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).