Primary Producer Industry Support - 2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough

About

$25.6 million Primary Producer Industry Support program will provide holistic support to primary producers to help them better prepare for severe weather following the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding 21 March – 19 May 2025 event.

Funding acknowledgement

The package is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments to support Queensland communities in their recovery from the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding 21 March – 19 May 2025.

Status

This program is currently under development.

Eligible council areas

• Balonne Shire Council
• Barcoo Shire Council
• Boulia Shire Council
• Bulloo Shire Council
• Diamantina Shire Council
• Longreach Shire Council
• Murweh Shire Council
• Paroo Shire Council
• Quilpie Shire Council
• Winton Shire Council.

Administering agency

Queensland Department of Primary Industries.
 

Guidelines

QRA will work with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to develop program guidelines for the program.

Media statement