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Frequently asked questions

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. 

Applicants who operate more than one primary production enterprise, for example under a single ABN at separate locations, may apply for assistance for each eligible separate business up to the maximum amount of assistance available for the relevant defined disaster area and determined by the establishment notice.

When determining an eligible separate business, QRIDA may consider (but is not limited to):

• the staffing arrangements of the separate property
• whether the property has its own plant equipment or stock
• the accounting arrangements of the separate property
• whether the separate property operates under its own trading name
• the commercial scale, viability and autonomy of each property.

QRIDA will consider each application on a case by case basis taking into account the particular circumstances.

A certificate of insurance and details of the claim are required to apply for this grant given the grant cannot cover repairs that will be covered by insurance. However, insurance excesses and items that are not covered by insurance may be eligible. 

You may be eligible to apply for more than one grant if you were directly affected by both events. Please contact QRIDA 1800 623 946 or email contact_us@qrida.qld.gov.au

The Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants may be able to assist primary producers in re-establishing topsoil. Please contact QRIDA to discuss your circumstances.

Applicants are able to apply for assistance under the scheme in only one of the following capacities:

1. Primary producer; or
2. Small business owner; or
3. Non-profit organisation.

You may be able to apply for certain eligible clean-up, reinstatement or relocation costs for your business. Please contact QRIDA for further information and to discuss your individual circumstances.

The total project value means the total project cost that involves the capital costs and costs of services procured for the construction of a project, but excludes finance charges, land costs, mobilisation fees to the operations and maintenance contractor/s and the costs payable to the distributor, national transmission company and/or a contractor for the distribution or transmission connection works.

To find the list of priority zones and to understand the merit criteria please read the guidelines.

No, you may be offered less than 50% co-funding due to the Scheme being oversubscribed and/or some charging sites within your applications not being successful to receive funding.

Yes, however protective netting must have been purchased and installed after 16 December 2019 for apple and pear crops and 14 December 2021 for all other horticultural crops.

Horticultural crops for the purposes of the scheme includes the following activities:

• nursery and floriculture production;
• mushroom and vegetable growing;
• fruit and tree nut growing excluding grapes used for production within viticulture.

Yes, you can apply again on invoices you have not already received payment on through teh Department of Primary Industries (DPI). The amount you have received under the DPI program counts towards the $300,000 maximum under the program. For example if you have already received $100,000 from DPI under the Horticulture Netting Apple and Pear program you can receive no more than $200,000 through QRIDA.

You will also be required to consent to DPI providing information on your Horticulture Netting (Apple and Pear) program including the invoices paid to QRIDA.

A primary producer is either

1. a sole trader who
   • spends the majority of the person’s labour on a primary production enterprise; and
   • derives the majority of the person’s income from the primary production enterprise; or
2. a partnership, company or trust that carries on a primary production enterprise, any partners, shareholders, or beneficiaries
   • spend the majority of their labour on a primary production enterprise; and
   • derive the majority of their income from the primary production enterprise.

A primary production enterprise is an enterprise that:

1. is carried on by a sole trader, trust, partnership or proprietary company; and
2. that involves primary production, including the agricultural, apicultural, aqua cultural, forestry, grazing and horticultural industries; and
3. holds an Australian Business Number (ABN).

Yes, you may apply for conditional approval before purchasing or installing netting.

In these circumstances you will be required to provide quotes to support your application.

Under the ZEV Rebate Scheme, a Queensland Business is defined as a business (sole-trader, partnership, private company or public company, trust or incorporated not for profit organisation or company) operating in Queensland under an active Australian Business Number (ABN).

From 1 July 2023, once you have received notification your application has been successful, payment of the rebate to your nominated bank account will normally occur within 10 business days.

Yes, you would be eligible to receive a rebate on this basis provided you meet all other Scheme eligibility criteria.

A new vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has not previously been registered, either in Queensland or another Australian state/territory. Refer to the definitions in the guidelines.

Dutiable value means the purchase price of the ZEV, including all accessories and options added to the vehicle and any other charges or fees levied by the dealer on the purchaser. 

Dealer delivery charges, registration fees and vehicle registration duty are not included as part of the purchase price considerations.

Your application must provide at least one of the following documents:

• recent bank statement showing name and address
• rental agreement
• local government rates notice.

A zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) produces no exhaust fumes or emissions from its motor. A battery electric vehicle (BEV) is one type of ZEV.

No, if an applicant is registered for GST, the assistance will be calculated based on eligible costs excluding GST.

Insurance minimums have been adjusted to accommodate small business/solo practitioners as the Approved Adviser program intended. Public liability ($10 million) and professional indemnity insurance ($2 million) must be held by a relevant professional organisation.