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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Our vision & strategic plan
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Our vision & strategic plan
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QRIDA’s purpose is to support productive and sustainable rural and regional communities.
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QRIDA's four strategic plan objectives
As a statutory body established under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994, QRIDA provides administrative services on behalf of the Australian and Queensland Governments. Through the programs we administer, we support our vision of rural and regional communities and industries that are adapting and contributing to a thriving and resilient Queensland economy.
We will respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.
QRIDA is guided by the four objectives of our strategic plan:
These objectives help us to administer timely financial assistance to support productive and sustainable rural and regional communities.
