Drought Declaration

The Queensland Drought Situation was reviewed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 17 May 2018, adding Lockyer Valley to the map totalling 23 councils and 4 part council areas that are now drought declared.

These declarations represent 57.4% of the land area of Queensland. There are also 80 individual drought-declared properties in a further 11 local government areas.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner has included Lockyer Valley in the most recent review of Queensland's drought conditions.

To read the Minister's advice to Mayor Tanya Milligan including information on support available from the Queensland Government click here.

Further information on drought assistance can be found on the DAF website at www.daf.qld.gov.au and producers seeking more information on DRAS can contact the DAF Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.

For additional information and to see the Queensland Drought Situation map please visit www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au.