Published on 09 March 2026
The Department of Primary Industries is pleased to advise primary producers in the Whitsunday area are eligible for the following funding support.
Event: North Queensland Monsoon Trough, Associated Tropical Cyclone Koji and Severe Weather, commencing 24 December 2025
Assistance Measures Available (as of 2 March 2026):
• Disaster Assistance Loans for Primary Producers • Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans • Freight Subsidies • Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants
How to apply
• Producers can apply to DPI for freight subsidies: Freight subsidies for disaster-affected primary producers | Business Queensland • For loans and grants, producers should contact QRIDA: Delivering financial assistance for rural and regional
More information
• Producers can access advice and support for agriculture businesses affected by disasters here: Drought and natural disaster advice for agribusiness | Business Queensland
• More information about Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements can be found at: Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) | Queensland Reconstruction Authority
If you have any questions, please contact the team at disasters@dpi.qld.gov.au.