If a lessee or licensee is assessed as eligible for deferral of rent or instalments for hardship, the rent or instalments may be deferred. Land Act Policy 402 sets out in more detail of how these three considerations are determined. To apply a lessee or licensee is required to fill in form 106 . Form 106 asks for information that will allow the Department to assess the application in terms of the Act and Policy. This includes information concerning income, whether finance is available to the lessee, and whether the lessee is receiving assistance under the Queensland Rural Adjustment scheme.
All information provided is dealt with as confidential.
The completed form and information should be forwarded the DNR District Manager closest to the lease in question . The Department will assess the application against the appropriate criteria and inform the lessee or licensee of the decision. The decision is made by an officer of the Department with the Minister's delegated authority. If a lease or licence is transferred, a deferral of rent or instalments ceases to apply from the day of the settlement of the transfer. If you have any queries regarding either type of hardship, please contact your nearest DNR office and ask for the senior land officer.