Small Business Recovery Support - 2025 Western Queensland Surface Trough

About

$3.4 million to support the economic recovery of small businesses that have been significantly impacted by business disruptions, 
property damage or supply chain issues.

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 in development.

Eligible council areas

• 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

Department of Customer Services, Open Data, Small and Family Business.

Guidelines

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

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