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Flood recovery efforts in Clermont and across the Isaac region have been reinforced this week, with federal representatives meeting local leaders and producers as support measures roll out for flood-impacted farmers.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins travelled to Queensland to inspect recovery efforts following the North Queensland Monsoon Trough and ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji. As part of her visit, she held a roundtable in Clermont with Isaac Regional Council, local property owners, grain producers, livestock operators and transport agencies to discuss the shift from immediate clean-up to long-term recovery.
Under joint Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have announced support including $21.5 million in Disaster Recovery Grants of up to $75,000, $11.3 million for a Primary Producer Support Package, $7 million for emergency fodder assistance, concessional loans of up to $250,000, and freight subsidies.
“Flooding like we’ve seen in North and Central Queensland has a terrible impact on farmers and primary producers, who are not only critical to regional economies, but to our food security,” Minister Collins said.
“North and Central Queensland, including in the Isaac Region, is home to some of the world’s most in-demand beef products, which is why it’s critical to support impacted farmers and producers to get back on their feet.
“Meeting with farmers, primary producers, and agricultural businesses in the Isaac Region was an important opportunity to see the clean-up efforts firsthand, and to reaffirm our Government’s commitment to supporting them at every stage of recovery.”
Isaac Regional Council Mayor Kelly Vea Vea welcomed the visit.
“We appreciate the Minister making the time to be in region to hear first hand from our community,” Mayor Vea Vea said.
“It’s important to hear directly how policies and legislation set in Canberra is working for people in their own backyard.”
Farmers can access further information through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority and the Department of Primary Industries.
Charolais Beef Cattle Standing Calmly Their Stock Photo 2427618903 | Shutterstock
CAPTION: $21.5 million in Disaster Recovery Grants will be allocated to support local primary producers in North and Central Queensland. Photo source: Shutterstock
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