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What is the definition of a primary producer for the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants?

Primary producer means:

• a sole trader who -
  • spends the majority of their labour on a primary production enterprise; and
  • either –
    1. derives the majority of their income from the primary production enterprise; or
    2. in the opinion of QRIDA, based on the demonstrated production potential of the primary production enterprise, will, within a reasonable time, derive the majority of their incomes from the primary production enterprise
• in relation to a partnership, company or trust that carries on a primary production enterprise for which the partners, shareholders or beneficiaries –
  • spend the majority of their labour on a primary production enterprise; and
  • either –
    1. derive the majority of their income from the primary production enterprise; or
    2. in the opinion of QRIDA, based on the demonstrated production potential of the primary production enterprise, will, within a reasonable time, derive the majority of their incomes from the primary production enterprise.

This definition is specific to the Scheme Guidelines and is not influenced by external definitions of a primary producer, such as that used by the Australian Taxation Office.

During the course of assessment, QRIDA may contact an applicant for further information to establish eligibility under the Scheme definition of a primary producer. 

For more information on how QRIDA determines the primary production potential under this scheme, please view QRIDA's In Potential Applicants fact sheet.