Frequently asked questions

No. The landowner chooses which adviser will best fit their situation. 

Yes, if the advice will be substantially different from advice received previously, e.g. for a different property or piece of land, or from a different Adviser category. 

The Carbon Farming Advice Scheme (CFAS) application is in two phases – applying for conditional approval, and claiming financial assistance. Details on eligibility and required documentation for each phase are outlined in the CFAS Guidelines. 

Once the ‘application for conditional approval’ is approved, the applicant can seek carbon farming advice from an Approved Adviser. After the advice is received, the applicant completes the ‘claiming financial assistance’ application to ensure the Approved Adviser is paid for their work. 

Quotes must be for the same or similar work, allowing landholders to compare like with like. Quotes across adviser categories for different advice or services will not meet the requirements. Applicants who have sought advice from an Accountant or Solicitor who is an Approved Adviser only need one quote to meet the requirements. 

There is no minimum requirement for quotes this round, although quotes should allow landholders to understand the advice and services being provided. 

No. The landowner chooses which adviser will best fit their situation. 

To apply for a rebate under the program complete and submit your application form and supporting information via the QRIDA online portal.

A suitably qualified professional adviser (e.g. accountancy advice, agronomic advice, financial planning, flood mapping, soil mapping and assessment). 

Yes, if you live in one of the defined disaster areas you may be eligible under the Scheme.

No, the primary producer chooses which adviser best suits their situation.

You are still eligible provided you received the advice on or after 18 May 2022.

No, the suitably qualified professional providing the advice cannot be the applicant.

Yes. Evidence of payment for the eligible professional advice and a copy of the IRRO endorsed flood management plan will be required when submitting the application. 

Applicants can submit multiple applications while the scheme is open, up to the total eligible amount of $7,500.

Rebate funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed in order of receipt. 

No. You cannot obtain the rebate if you have received other Government funding for the same eligible advice. 

If your application is successful QRIDA will reimburse the funds to your nominated bank account if you have provided evidence of already paid invoices.

If you believe you are eligible for the Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme but have not received any written correspondence from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) please call 13 25 23 or email future.fishing@dpi.qld.gov.au

To apply for assistance, you will need to download and complete an application form. 

Please do not send links with your application form. If the file is too large, please send multiple emails or as a zip file attachment. 

Email your application to fisheriesstructuraladjustment@qrida.qld.gov.au or alternatively, please print and post your completed application to QRIDA at the address below:

GPO Box 211, Brisbane QLD 4001
 

If your application is successful QRIDA will pay the funds to your nominated bank account. 

If you have queries on the catch history records that have been provided by the Department of Primary Industries please call 13 25 23 or email FishDataCoordinator@dpi.qld.gov.au. 

Applicants can choose to surrender any of the following in Round Two: 

• the fishery symbols ‘C1’, ‘L1’, ‘L2’, ‘L3’, ‘N11’, ‘RQ’, ‘S’, ‘SM’, ‘T1’, ‘T2, ‘T5’, ‘T6’,      ‘T7’, ‘T8’ or ‘T9’; or 
• a PCFL 

Applications for Round Two will open on 8 April 2024 and close 30 April 2024, subject to the availability of funding. Applicants will be assessed in priority order after Round Two has closed. 

To see more information about priority, eligibility, and availability of funding under this Round, please read the guidelines. 

Yes, however you can only apply for the premises located in the eligible local government areas.

An "essential good" is food, drink or a household item used for domestic purposes, other than:

• an alcoholic beverage; or
• bathroom equipment; or
• confectionery; or
• clothing; or
• an electrical appliance; or
• a kitchen utensil; or
• manchester; or
• a soft drink containing sugar; or
• whitegoods.

Examples of a household item used for domestic purposes:

• a household cleaning product, toothpaste, toilet paper
   

None of the following is an "essential good":

• fuel
• furniture or a furnishing
• hardware
• any of the following under the Tobacco and Other Smoking Products Act 1998
  • a tobacco product
  • a smokeless tobacco product
  • vaping goods
  • a personal vaporiser related product.
• a lottery ticket under the Lotteries Act 1997.