Latest estimates are that 630,000 head of cattle and 50,000 sheep have perished in the North West Queensland flood disaster though that figure could still rise further, according the federal minister for Emergency Management and North Queensland Recovery.
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"We still don't know the full extent of the damage to farms, livestock and crops and it still could take many months," Minister Linda Reynolds said in Cloncurry on Tuesday.
"We are still taking action and that's why I'm here to get a feel on the ground."
Senator Reynolds said early numbers indicated 800 landholders may be impacted however only 238 claims can been made so far for the $75,000 primary producer grants.
"That number is a little lower than I would have expected," she said.
"Some producers may be so focused on immediate action on their property some may not be aware of the grants or have not had the opportunity to apply."
Senator Reynolds was speaking after she met with Cloncurry's mayor and councillors on Tuesday about the progress of flood recovery and the region's recovery.
"Feedback has been extremely positive and I've had constructive suggestions which I'll take to the Queensland government and the prime minister tomorrow (Wednesday)," Senator Reynolds said.
She said an announcement on the full details of the recovery package was "imminent" but said it would look at funding to help restocking and replanting, and also for on-farm infrastructure.
"The purpose is unlock access to cheaper loans to help with on farm restocking," she said.
"The grants have got to work in with what the tax office is doing and also what the banks were offering."
She said NAB had already offered restocking loans at 2.44 per cent where the government will provide up to 40 per cent of a primary producer's loan via a grant for restocking.
Senator Reynolds said Prime Minister Scott Morrison was committed to rebuilding North Queensland after the floods particularly around livestock recovery.
PM Morrison announced the new North Queensland Livestock Recovery Agency on March 3 headed by Shane Stone.
"That has acted very quickly," Senator Reynolds said.
"The Advisory Board was appointed March 12 and met in Townsville that same day."
Senator Reynolds brushed off concerns raised on the ABC Q&A program Monday night there were no local producers on the Board saying Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell was also a local producer.
She thanked the work of the local mayors who have led their communities through the disaster.
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