JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT: DISASTER LOANS ACTIVATED FOR NORTH QUEENSLAND FARMERS, SMALL BUSINESS AND NOT-FOR-PROFITS

BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 6 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Published Yesterday at 05:29 AM

Minister for Local Government and Water and Minister for Fire, Disaster Recovery and Volunteers

The Honourable Ann Leahy

Disaster loans activated for north Queensland farmers, small business and not-for-profits

* Flood affected primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profits in seven NQ LGAs can now apply for concessional loans to support recovery. * Disaster Assistance Loans up to $250,000 and Essential Working Capital Loans up to $100,000 are available to eligible operators inBurdekin, Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Hinchinbrook, Palm Island, Townsville, Yarrabah. * Loans will help with repairs to equipment...