Disaster and drought assistance (registration and licensing)
The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides a disaster assistance package and a drought assistance package for eligible registered operators.
Any guidelines mentioned in the packages below can be found on the Heavy vehicle guidelines and class permits page.
Disaster assistance package - recent floods and cyclone
The Disaster assistance package — information bulletin (PDF, 72 KB) gives an overview of the disaster assistance provided by the department.
You may apply for any of the items in the disaster assistance package if you reside and/or your vehicle has a garage address that has received financial assistance from the State or Commonwealth as a result of the area being declared a disaster under the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Note: If you received a ‘cash in hand’ grant or do not have documentation to verify payment of financial assistance, then you must complete the Declaration for Application of Disaster Assistance Package form (F4886) to apply for assistance.
Drought assistance package
The Drought assistance package — information bulletin (PDF, 106 KB) gives an overview of the drought assistance provided by the department. This package is offered in conjunction with the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and the Queensland Police Service.
Primary producers are eligible for drought assistance if their property has been drought declared by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation.
A drought information hotline is provided by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation on 1800 025 656x. The hotline provides information about all drought assistance available. Information is also available on their website at www.dpi.qld.gov.au/drought.
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