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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

Following the impact of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December 2023, nine local government areas – Cairns, Cassowary Coast, Cook, Douglas, HopeVale, Mareeba, Tablelands, Wujal Wujal and Yarrabah - have been activated for a range of disaster assistance through the joint State and Australian Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The disaster assistance will address this weather event's immediate and long-term impacts.

Grants and other assistance (PDF, 128KB) are available from across the Queensland Government for businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

You may be eligible to apply for more than one grant.

As part of the DRFA arrangements, there is a total of $29.15 million in support for tourism businesses.

$24.15 million Tourism Recovery Resilience Package

The Tourism Recovery Resilience Package (announced 11 January 2024) helps businesses recover from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and includes:

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$5 million Tourism Recovery Package

The Tourism Recovery Package (announced December 2023) provides immediate support for tourism operators impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and includes:

  • The $1.6 million Tourism Recovery Assistance Grant provides financial assistance of up to $50,000 (ex GST) for eligible businesses in the defined disaster area. Owners of medium to large tourism business operations, can access funding to contribute towards the costs of initial clean-up, repairs and reinstatement of tourism operations.
  • Visitor initiatives including discounted flights and accommodation packages (visit the Tourism and Events Queensland website for more information).
  • A dedicated Tourism Recovery Officer based in Tourism Tropical North Queensland to assist tourism operators access assistance and support.

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2024