Australian government drought assistance

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry page which includes links to information on drought assistance measures available and the areas eligible for full and interim exceptional circumstances assistance.

http://www.daff.gov.au/droughtassist

Australian government drought assistance (Centrelink)

Centrelink page provides links for income assistance for drought-affected communities in the form of Interim Income Support, Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payments, and Drought Force.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/drought_assist.htm

Australian Government mobile offices

The Australian Government has been supporting rural communities through mobile drought assistance servicing since November 2006, with 2 Mobile Offices travelling extensively throughout country Australia. These Mobile Offices now provide a broader range of government payments and services, making it easier for people to conduct their business with Centrelink.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/drought_assist.htm

Drought assistance

This Department of Human Services page links to information on small business support, tax relief for people affected by the drought, more rural financial and personal counselling, CWA emergency aid fund, professional advice and planning grants for farmers and drought assistance buses.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/dhs/initiatives/drought-assistance-campaign.html

Drought assistance websites

Provides links which contain information on other drought assistance measures offered by the state and territory governments. These sites will assist farmers and agriculture-dependent small businesses find out what assistance is available in drought-affected areas.

http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/assistance/compendium

Exceptional circumstances relief payment for farmers

Centrelink page provides information about the Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment for farmers. Page contains links to downloadable versions of claim forms and related information.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/ecrp.htm

Interim income support for farmers

Centrelink page provides information about Interim Income Support available for farmers. Page contains links to downloadable versions of claim forms and related information.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/interim_income.htm

Murray-Darling basin support

Support for irrigators and dryland farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin who have been affected by reduced water allocations. All farmers, including irrigators, living in Exceptional Circumstances (EC) declared areas are eligible to apply for a range of assistance measures, including income support and interest rate subsidies.

http://www.australia.gov.au/murraydarlingbasin

Tax relief available for people affected by the drought

The Taxation Office is providing assistance to people who are finding it difficult to pay their tax debts due to the impacts of the drought on their income. Assistance is available to farmers and other taxpayers whose income is derived from drought affected areas.

http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/43900.htm