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.
Mark Barrett | Regional Area Manager
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Mark Barrett
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Mark grew up in the rural community of Lockyer Valley. His career has seen him spend eight out of 13 years at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in commercial and agribusiness lending before joining QRIDA’s regional service team in 2008.
Based in Bundaberg, Mark’s region primarily covers sugar cane, horticulture and tree crops, aquaculture, cattle and hay production. Mark is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for the Bundaberg region and its contribution to Queensland agriculture.
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