Businesses affected by the bushfires in Victoria and floods in north Queensland are being offered government assistance through a range of disaster recovery measures.

Emergency grants of AUD$5,000 are immediately available to small businesses and primary producers who have been directly impacted by the bushfires. The grants aim to assist businesses with immediate repair and restoration costs, which may include the hire of tools, equipment, fencing repairs, materials, trades and services. Additional funding may be available for businesses significantly impacted, up to a total of AUD$25,000 based on a damage assessment.

Small businesses affected by the floods in Queensland may be eligible for assistance from the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA). Under the National Disaster Assistance program, small businesses affected by floods can apply for concessional loans for requirements including to repair and/or replace damaged plant equipment, repair buildings, and up to one month's supply of lost stock to maintain liquidity of your operation.

For more details visit business.gov.au