Drought Relief Assistance Scheme
The Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) has been phased out.
DRAS has been replaced by the Queensland drought preparedness program and will not be offered again.
The Queensland drought preparedness program is available regardless of your property's or your region's drought declaration status.
After a drought
For areas and properties recently revoked from drought, you can apply for freight subsidies for transporting livestock:
These subsidies are available for up to 2 years after a drought declaration is revoked.
More information
- Email drought@daf.qld.gov.au
- Contact us online, by phone or in person.