{"id":29631,"date":"2013-04-10T17:01:27","date_gmt":"2013-04-10T07:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=29631"},"modified":"2013-04-10T23:03:21","modified_gmt":"2013-04-10T13:03:21","slug":"new-fund-for-flood-affected-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/04\/10\/new-fund-for-flood-affected-events\/","title":{"rendered":"New Fund For Flood-Affected Events"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Queensland Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 10, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Queensland State Government announced today it has created a $150,000 fund so that flood-affected areas can reschedule events that had to be cancelled because of the 2013 floods.<\/p>\n

Tourism Minister Jann Stuckey launched the TEQ 2013 Events Flood Assistance Program (EFAP) while visiting Bundaberg today.<\/p>\n

“The Newman Government recognises the importance of regional events in supporting Queensland’s tourism industry, local businesses and jobs,” Ms Stuckey said.<\/p>\n

“The 2013 Events Flood Assistance Program will make available financial assistance to events that have suffered or been cancelled as a result of recent flooding.<\/p>\n

“We have created a one-off, $150,000 fund so events can apply for support to help with specific expenses.<\/p>\n

“Events, particularly in smaller communities, are vital to the local economy and we want to make sure they can go ahead as planned, or are re-staged.”<\/p>\n

The EFAP is available for events held between 1 June 2013 and 29 September 2013.<\/p>\n

Events must be held in a council area declared as flood affected by the Natural Disaster Relief Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) since January 2013. The South Burnett is an NDRRA area.<\/p>\n

Funding received under the EFAP can be used for a range of expenses including:<\/p>\n