The Queensland Government has announced further relief for disaster-affected landholders, automatically deferring land rent payments for those recovering from the North Queensland Monsoon Trough, ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji and associated severe weather.
A 12-month rent deferral will apply to eligible state land tenure holders across several North and Central Queensland communities as recovery efforts continue.
The measure will support almost 3,000 tenures, including primary production, residential and business leases across Barcaldine, Cassowary Coast, Central Highlands, Etheridge, Isaac, Livingstone, Mackay and Whitsunday Regional Councils.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dale Last said the additional relief would support communities still dealing with the impacts of severe flooding and extreme weather.
“We know North and Central Queenslanders have endured a tough start to the year with the monsoon trough, flooding and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji,” Minister Last said.
“The Crisafulli Government has been on the ground listening and that’s why we are delivering targeted support through automatic land rent deferral across almost 3,000 tenures.
“This is about supporting our farmers and regional Queenslanders by giving them time to focus on their recovery and get their operations back on track.
“We’re focused on helping Queenslanders recover faster and rebuild stronger for the future.”
The land rent deferral will automatically be applied to eligible land tenure holders.
For more information please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/rents/hardship-deferral.
