Frequently asked questions
QRIDA has developed a wide range of frequently asked questions to help you find the answer you need. View them here.
View FAQS for QRIDA programs and services here.
No. Producers are not required to implement any options provided in the report.
DAF have a range of resources available including a Farm Business Resilience Plan template, guidance notes and an informational video on how to complete your plan.
Primary production enterprises and small to medium sized businesses applying for the grant must be registered for GST. All other applicant entities need to indicate whether or not they are registered for GST in the form.
If you are applying before you commence replacement activities, you will need to submit a quote for costs associated with acquiring a new wheelchair accessible taxi vehicle.
In obtaining quotes you are required to take reasonable steps to achieve value for money in acquiring a new wheelchair accessible taxi.
Both the farmer and the mortgagee should keep accurate records and evidence of the service of notices together with copies of all notices served or given on each other.
In submitting subsequent applications for rebates, you will only be required to provide additional information relevant to their current claim.
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.
No. QRIDA oversees the Farm Debt Restructure Office including the Farm Business Analysis Assistance application process and the pre-approved panel of financial independent consultants. The purpose of the program is to provide independent specialist rural financial advice.
QRIDA’s Regional Area Managers located throughout Queensland can help refer potential applicants to the Farm Debt Restructure Office for assistance.
No. The Farm Business Analysis Assistance provides specific, independent expert financial advice for the primary producer in addition to their regular accountant, financial advisor or Rural Financial Counsellor. An eligible primary producer can select a consultant from a pre-approved panel of independent consultants overseen by QRIDA.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service which is funded by the Australian Government often provides assistance and support to a primary producer over a period of up to 3 years whereas the Farm Business Analysis Assistance is a more timely and immediate review of the producer’s financial situation and future restructure, repair and recovery options.
No. Assistance only relates to obtaining professional services in compiling the analysis report. If the producer seeks to implement options from the Farm Business Analysis Assistance, they do so at their own cost.
Grant funding is available to purchase of a new vehicle and purchase and install wheelchair accessibility devices for that vehicle. View guidelines for more information.
The 50 per cent cash contribution may be provided in the form of a bank loan, your own funds, project partner funds or a combination of these. Government assistance of any kind cannot be used to make up the 50 per cent contribution.
You can apply for financial assistance under the scheme online via QRIDA's online application portal.
Applications for rebates can be made online through the QRIDA portal.
Irrigators who do not have internet access should contact QRIDA.
The calculations of your in-kind contribution is based on your best estimate.
The following figures may help guide you:
- Calculate general labour at $20 per hour
- Calculate volunteer specialist labour (for example, engineer or architect) at $45 per hour
- Calculate donated goods at the price you would pay for them if they were not donated.
The draw down process will be clearly outlined in your approval correspondence from QRIDA. To draw down on the approved grant funds, you may either:
- submit official invoices and QRIDA will pay 25 per cent of the invoice amount to suppliers or
- submit fully paid official invoices and official receipts or similar evidence of payment and QRIDA will reimburse 25 per cent of the receipt amount to the grant recipient.
You are able to make multiple requests to draw against the approved grant amount within the approved time frame.
You are still entitled to claim all of the GST credits for your purchase even though QRIDA is providing funds to assist with the purchase. QRIDA will only reimburse eligible amounts excluding GST.
To draw down on the approved grant funds, you will need to either:
- submit a fully paid official invoices and official receipt and QRIDA will reimburse 50 per cent of the receipt amount to the grant recipient; or
- submit official invoices and QRIDA will pay 50 per cent of the invoice amount to suppliers.
This is included under the ‘key definitions’ link which details the criteria for the application of the Act.
The farmer will need to check their balance/s and if this occurs raise it with the mortgagee first and then if not satisfied, raise it with QRIDA.
A written representation is required that needs to be provided to QRIDA within 20 business days from receipt of the notice.
A Heads of Agreement can be revoked by completing a Notice S29 Revoking Head of Agreement.
Public benefit refers to the extent in which the project will improve the natural environment not only in your primary production enterprise or business but in the greater area.
The overall project impact to the region should be addressed in the application i.e. benefit to neighbouring properties
The public benefit of the project should be addressed in Section 2 of the project plan, details may include, but are not limited to:
- how your project will increase or conserve the variety of plant and animal life (improved biodiversity)
- how the natural landscapes in the area will be more resilient to future shocks such as floods and fire
- how the project will prevent future damage to the natural environment such as the prevention of weed seed spread or eradication of pests and weeds
- how productive agricultural land will be improved in the region
- improvements to landscape health.
The Farm Debt Restructure Office will aim to provide applicants with a decision within 15 business days of receiving a complete application.
You will have until 31 March 2024 to draw down approved funds. This date has been set to ensure approved applicants can make informed business decisions and plan ahead.