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.
Brian Coe | Regional Area Manager
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Brian Coe
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Brian is your Regional Area Manager for South East Queensland and Lockyer Valley, covering the Scenic Rim, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Redland Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, Somerset and Lockyer Valley regions. Brian has extensive experience in the rural finance industry, having joined QRIDA in 2005 as a loans officer following decades in rural property and finance roles throughout Queensland.
From supporting new entrants in the agricultural industry to supporting existing producers with on-farm developments, Brian is passionate about seeing producers improve their enterprise with new projects, technology and infrastructure to drive sustainability. Brian is available to meet on-farm to discuss how QRIDA can help you get ahead or catch him at one of the many industry events around the South East.
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