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.
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Governance Framework
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Governance Framework
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QRIDA's Governance Framework ensures our functions are delivered transparently, fairly, responsibly and accountably.
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Functions and powers
The functions and powers of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) as defined in the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 (Qld) and the Farm Business Debt Mediation Act 2017 (Qld), are to:
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put approved assistance schemes into effect, and ensure the schemes are properly and fairly administered
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arrange for education, training and advice to applicants under approved assistance schemes
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negotiate for assistance funding with all levels of government
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carry out research into, and develop policies on, and give advice to the Minister on issues affecting people likely to receive assistance including financial performance and sustainability of the rural and regional sector and proposed assistance schemes, for rural and regional Queensland
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administer authorised interstate, and Australian Government schemes
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ensure a survey of rural indebtedness in Queensland (a rural debt survey) is conducted on a cyclical basis
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administer the Farm Debt Restructure Office to assist a farmer in financial distress; and
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administer a Farm Business Debt Mediation program to provide an efficient and equitable way for farmers and mortgagees to resolve matters relating to farm business debts.
