Local primary producers and small businesses are encouraged to attend information sessions about the financial assistance available following the recent wild weather and flooding.
“I am pleased our local primary producers and small businesses will receive the help they need in this challenging time,” Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said.
“I encourage anyone affected to attend the information sessions organised by my hardworking State colleague Jon Krause.”
Information sessions will be held in both the Beaudesert and Fassifern districts.
Beaudesert
Location: Beaudesert RSL, Beaudesert
Date: 10 April 2017
Time: 12 noon
Fassifern
Location: Aratula Hotel, Aratula
Date: 10 April 2017
Time: 5pm
Mr Buchholz said a range of financial assistance is now available to eligible small businesses and primary producers including concessional interest rate loans and freight subsidies.
This assistance is being administered by the Queensland State Government with support from the Federal Government through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
Mr Buchholz said businesses affected by flooding in the Logan City Council region can complete an online form to receive support by visiting http://disaster.logan.qld.gov.au/flood-mapping/report-business-inundated-with-water