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8 March, 2026
Disaster funds deadline extended
THE Albanese and Crisafulli governments have extended the application deadline for Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants of up to $75,000, giving primary producers on the Cassowary Coast impacted by the north and Far North tropical low in early 2025 an additional six months to apply.
Flooding along the Tully-Mission Beach Road in February 2025. Picture: Hop On Tours
The new deadline for applications is 14 August 2026.
The grants are designed to assist primary producers in recovering from the devastating impacts of the tropical low, which caused widespread damage across North and Far North Queensland.
The grants are provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
The funding can be used to cover the costs of clean-up and recovery activities, including:
purchasing equipment and materials for clean-up
disposing of damaged goods
replanting of crops
repairing or replacing fencing, buildings and infrastructure
covering additional labour costs.
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