On 28 July 2026 the Minister for Primary Industries announced new Queensland drought declarations and the reinstatement of Drought Carry-on Finance Loans and Emergency Drought Assistance Loans for eligible Queensland primary producers. Full details of these loans will be available once administrative arrangements are finalised. Please monitor QRIDA’s website and social media channels for more information about when these loans will open to application and how to apply.
John McGruther | Mediator
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John McGruther
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Farm Debt Mediator NSW since 1994, numerous rural Mediations. Adviser to Primary Producers Cooperative QLD when at McCullough & Robertson, Brisbane (“Primaries”). Sole in-house counsel for Nestle Australia Ltd involving close work in dairy, agricultural and food and beverage industries nationally and internationally over 4 years. Panel Arbitrator for NSW Department of Trade in Land Access ADR (4 years and continuing) under Mining and Petroleum legislation. Mediator in Water Access & Licence disputes. Mediator Panel of Land & Environment Court NSW including occasionally agricultural elements. Accredited Mediator for Horticultural and Markets conflicts ADR.