What this program supports
- Extraordinary recovery costs such as wages, premises rent or rates, eligible replacement stock, professional recovery services and marketing to regain customers.
Who can apply
Small and family businesses directly affected by the 2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough
Eligibility requirements
- Fewer than 20 employees at the disaster and application dates, with annual turnover below $10 million.
- Active ABN and GST registration at the disaster and application dates.
- Located in Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie or Winton.
- Show no trading, or at least a 60% revenue decrease, for a consecutive 14-day period because of the event.
Published exclusions
- Costs already supported by another disaster grant, loan or insurance claim.
- Goods, services or fees supplied by related parties.
This summary does not determine eligibility. Program rules can change between rounds.