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.
Michael Joseph | Mediator
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Michael Joseph
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More than 100 farm debt mediations representing creditors, farmers and as Mediator. With over 30 years as dispute resolution professional and solicitor of the Supreme Court. Managed a broad range of disputes for some of Australia's major financial institutions, farmers and other small business owners. Eight years as Managing Partner and Chair of Partners of national commercial law firm. More than 10 years of board experience including contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, insolvency, banking, misleading and deceptive conduct and farm debt mediation.
Bcomm | LLB | Masters of Law | NMAS Accredited Mediator