Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin said the Richmond Regional Council “has experienced average to above average rainfall throughout the summer rainfall season which followed on from earlier winter rain”.

“There is both a quality and quantity of pasture in this northern area with livestock generally in good condition.

“This revocation means 56.7 per cent of the land area of Queensland now remains officially drought declared by the State Government.

“Eligible primary producers who have had their drought declaration revoked will have access to freight subsidy assistance for restocking and returning from agistment during the recovery phase.

“Producers in the southern area of the Richmond Regional Council, south of the Flinders Highway are still eligible to claim freight subsidies on the transportation of fodder and water.

“Producers who have not received adequate rainfall to alleviate drought conditions can contact the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries on 132523 for an Individually Droughted Property declaration for relief assistance.”