Northern Darling Downs Revised
The exceptional circumstances declaration for Northern Darling Downs Revised has been extended and is in place until 15 December 2010.
All producers in the Northern Darling Downs Revised exceptional circumstances (EC) declared area are eligible to apply for income support payments and interest rate subsidies*.
Agriculture-dependent small business operators who derive 70 per cent of their turnover from agriculture in any EC declared area are also eligible to apply for income support payments and interest rate subsidies.
Note: If your small business: is located in a town that is substantially reliant on farm incomes and has a population of 10,000 or less; and is in an EC area (including prima facie area); and can demonstrate a significant downturn in income due to the drought, you may be eligible for assistance.
Producers and small business operators should not self-assess their eligibility for income support but should call the Drought Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16.
*For more information on interest rate subsidies please see the policy guidelines or contact your state rural assistance authority.
All producers and small business operators should note the following deadlines:
|
Applicant |
EC Relief Payment expiry: |
EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications close: |
|---|---|---|
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All producers and small businesses |
15 December 2010 |
For EC period ending: 15 June 2010 |
Area Descriptions
The Northern Darling Downs Revised EC declared area includes the former Murilla Shire east of 150E longitude, the former Chinchilla Shire west of the Jandowae Durah Road and Nolans Road, an area of the former Wambo Shire east of the Warra Conaga Creek Road, north of the Chinchilla Wondai Road and west of the Jandowae Durah Road.
Download the Northern Darling Downs Revised EC declared area map 
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