ANTHONY ALBANESE MP
PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA

SENATOR JENNY McALLISTER
MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
MINISTER FOR CITIES

• $5 million Emergency Fodder Support Package established for eligible primary producers in western Queensland.
• Available to farmers in the LGAs of Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, and Winton.
• Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Western Queensland primary producers inundated by current flooding now have access to a $5 million Emergency Fodder Support Package.

The Australian and Queensland Governments are activating this support for eligible farmers in the local government areas of Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, and Winton.

Fodder can be used to sustain livestock and mitigate the impacts of flooding and loss of pasture in areas impacted by the floods.

This emergency package is funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: 

“We are committed to helping western Queensland farmers and communities through this.” 

“We’ve got their backs and will make whatever resources are required available.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister:

“This assistance will support these farmers whose livestock have been particularly impacted by the flooding.”

“We’re working closely with the Queensland Government to monitor conditions and activate assistance to support impacted communities.” 

"Primary producers wishing to access the Emergency Fodder Support Package should contact their relevant local council to discuss arrangements for distribution."