Landholders across flood-affected Logan and the Scenic Rim have gained an eight-month reprieve from paying their land rent.
Resources Minister Scott Stewart says the rent deferrals brought relief to communities impacted by floods.
“This assistance means that eligible landholders who had land rent due in March now don’t need to pay until December 1.
“This decision will give many primary producers, residents, businesses, and charities an extra eight months to not have to worry about paying a bill.
“That means farmers can focus on feeding Queenslanders, charities’ finances can be freed up to assist people who need help, and businesses can build back better.
“This is just another way to ensure these communities can focus on cleaning up and getting back on their feet in the aftermath of the floods.
“Land rent deferral is another small part of the Palaszczuk Government’s plan for economic recovery from COVID-19 and the floods.”
Minister Stewart says more than 3100 landowners with a combined rental of about $19.5 million were eligible for the deferral.
The latest assistance comes on top of extensive Queensland Government recovery programs and support measures, estimated by the Treasurer last week to cost up to $2.5 billion this financial year.
For more information on assistance, visit https://www.qld.gov.au/
For more information on land rent relief, visit qld.gov.au/environment/
