Crisafulli Government focused on Mossman’s future

• The Crisafulli Government meets with Mossman canegrowers and community to map out a future direction to support the community.
• $6 million remains available to help support the community, in consultation with the Mossman Advisory Council. 
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future, and a fresh start for regional and rural Queensland.  

The Crisafulli Government has met with canegrowers to map out a transition plan to secure a long-term solution, that will deliver support for the Mossman community after growers and processors were unable to reach a commercial agreement beyond 2025. 

The Mossman Mill became unviable during the former Labor Government’s decade of decline – when they ignored regional and rural Queensland - and was liquidated in early 2024.

Member for Cook, David Kempton, established the Mossman Advisory Committee to bring together representatives of the cane industry, local and state government, to consult and deliver a solution based on the region’s needs. 

In 2024, the Crisafulli Government promised more than $12 million to assist the region transition to an alternative after Mossman’s cane processing mill was no longer viable. 

The Crisafulli Government has invested $6 million dollars to give certainty to industry to transport the 2025 crop to Gordonvale, with a further $6 million still on the table to be invested into the regional industry and the community.   

Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the Crisafulli Government was committed to working with industry and supporting regional and rural Queensland.  

“We are listening to the community on how government can best assist with targeted transitional support,” Minister Perrett said.  

“The LNP made an election commitment to back the Mossman community and provide $12 million of support, and we are delivering on that promise. 

“We’ve already provided $6 million to process the 2025 crop, and $6 million more is still on the table. 

“Ultimately this package will be guided based on what local growers are seeking. 

“The Department of Primary Industries has been providing research and development into new crops and I'm confident there’s a strong future for continued agriculture in the region.” 

Member for Cook, David Kempton, said there was a strong future for primary production in the region, and it's up to those who live and work in the region to decide their direction.  

"Our government is right behind the Douglas Daintree community as it comes to terms with the closure of the sugar industry after 130 years. We will support the community with $6 million towards the transition; however, it doesn’t stop there with the Department supporting trials of new crops, innovative ideas and information sessions,” Mr Kempton said.  

"The Mossman Advisory Committee, together with Douglas Shire Council, Canegrowers, and community groups, will map out all the options to ensure the region remains viable and has a secure future.”