Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Program

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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.