Natural disaster payments and financial help
North Queensland floods and rainfall
Businesses affected by the North and Far North Tropical Low may be eligible for:
- recovery grants up to $25,000
- essential working capital loans up to $100,000
- assistance loans up to $250,000.
This support is available to businesses in the Burdekin, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Townsville and Yarrabah local government areas.
Financial support for businesses and primary producers
Both the Queensland and Australian Governments provide financial help to businesses affected by natural disasters.
Queensland Government support
Small businesses:
Primary producers:
Not-for-profits:
Australian Government support
- Australian Government disaster payments (Services Australia)
- Tax and superannuation support (Australian Taxation Office)