Qld rural debt increase of 10.75pc prompts calls for more assistance

Sally Gall
Updated August 12 2020 - 2:32pm, first published 2:30pm
The impact of drought on Queensland's Western Downs and Darling Downs contributed to an increase in the state's debt burden, according to QRIDA's latest report.
The impact of drought on Queensland's Western Downs and Darling Downs contributed to an increase in the state's debt burden, according to QRIDA's latest report.

Queensland's rural debt has increased by 10.75 per cent in the past two years, which the opposition says is a stark reminder that the state's producers are doing it tough and need more help.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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