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Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program

The Carbon Farming Advice Rebate provides rebates up to $10,000 to help cover the costs of carbon farming advice received from a Land Restoration Fund Approved Adviser.

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Applications and Rebate information

The Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program provides a rebate to offset the cost of obtaining advice about undertaking carbon farming projects by land holders, or organisations seeking advice on their behalf, through the Land Restoration Fund.

Applications for the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program are now open. Full details of eligibility requirements can be found in the scheme Guidelines. Applications under this round close on 31 March 2022 or sooner if funding is fully allocated.

Find an Approved Adviser

Approved Advisers can provide advice within their area of expertise tailored to each land holder’s circumstances and property.

Please select an Industry, Operating Region or Profession to find an adviser.

Apply for a Carbon Farming Advice Rebate

Applications under this round close on 31 March 2022 or sooner if funding is fully allocated.

Information for Approved Advisers

Click through to the Approved Adviser Program under the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program for more information.

Frequently asked questions

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  • An applicant may only receive one rebate per entity (based on ABN) for advice under the program. 

  • No. Rebates are only available to help offset the cost of seeking advice about undertaking a carbon farming project on your land. Rebates are not provided for implementing the actions provided in the advice. 

  • No. The program has been structured and criteria has been established to assess the skills, qualification and experience of individuals to give advice and confirm them as approved advisors, not a company or organisation. 

  • Yes. Eligible organisations seeking advice on behalf of land holders may be eligible for a rebate. Organisations seeking to apply on this basis must obtain the written consent of the land holder. 

  • If you are registered for GST, the rebate will be calculated on the invoice amount excluding GST. You may be eligible to claim the GST component as part of your normal Business Activity Statement (BAS) submissions. 

    If you are not registered for GST, the assistance will be calculated on the invoice amount including GST.

  • If you would like to discuss a claim or appeal a decision, you can contact us on Freecall 1800 623 946 or email carbonfundrebate@qrida.qld.gov.au. 

  • Yes. To claim a rebate, the advice must be provided by an approved adviser listed on the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority’s (QRIDA) website when your claim is submitted. 

  • Questions concerning your personal taxation circumstances should be directed to your taxation advisor or the Australian Taxation Office on 13 72 86.

  • Yes. The advice you receive must come from at least one approved adviser listed on QRIDA’s website. 

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Last updated
02 August 2021