Frequently asked questions

Yes, however only the eligible work completed will be considered for assistance.

Yes, if QRIDA determines the quote reflects  reasonable expenses for the costs of service.

A diversification plan is required for a business to be eligible for this grant. Details on the requirements of a diversification plan are detailed in the program Guidelines.

Yes. The eligible business must contribute at least 50% of the required funds to implement the diversification plan.

Yes, if you have not received assistance under any other part of the Scheme, you may be eligible to apply for assistance under the Business Diversification Grant. Please see the guidelines for more information.  

Managed goats are a result of a managed breeding program and have been subjected to any animal husbandry procedures or treatments. Managed goat do not include harvested rangeland goats, which are eligible for a 'tag-free movement' directly to slaughter or via one registered goat depot.

A harvested rangeland goat has:

• Been captured from a wild state

• Not been born as a result of a managed breeding program

• Not been subjected to any animal husbandry procedure or treatment.

Yes, if the PIC is registered to an address in Queensland. 

Yes, you are eligible for assistance if you have a business address in Queensland, and can provide and upload ID to show you work as a livestock agent in Queensland. 

Primary producers are able to receive a rebate of up to 50% (up to $1,600) per PIC for electronic readers and approved electronic devices or a combination of both

No. Only eligible hardware purchased after 1 January 2023 is eligible for a rebate.  

You must immediately notify QRIDA if there is a change to the scope of the project. Please contact us here, and ask to speak to your Portfolio Manager.  

If you are successful in receiving a grant you will be required to enter into a legally binding funding agreement with QRIDA. For more information on your grant obligations, please read the guidelines. 

No, rebate payments will only be applied the cost of hardware excluding GST.

No, the rebate will be applied to the cost of eligible hardware only.

The electronic readers must be able to scan approved devices (for example, electronic ear tags), and have been purchased after 1 January 2023.

The Australian Government has made the grant assistance received under this scheme non-assessable, non-exempt income. You do not pay tax on non‑assessable, non-exempt income and you do not include the amount when you work out your tax loss.

Grant assistance received under this scheme is also not subject to GST.

Please seek advice from your accountant and/or the Australian Tax Office on 1800 806 218 if you have further questions about your individual situation.

Yes, you can claim freight costs associated with purchasing replacement livestock materials provided you have not been reimbursed for these costs by any other subsidies available from government agencies or charitable organisations. 

Applicants are required to have the regional drought resilience plan approved by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), as this allows for actions to be further scoped out from that outlined in the published plan, hence an action may not appear exactly as it is named in the Plan. 

These grants are seed grants only available to those organisations that are signatories to a regional drought resilience plan. All organisations that are signatory to the regional drought resilience plan must agree to the lead organisation to be the grant applicant.