Area
Australia
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Farm products
Date
01/09/2019
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Farmer relief measures
Description
The Government announced an aid package of AUD 100 million (USD 68.1 million) for farmers and communities affected by severe drought in 2019. The assistance also includes payments for water infrastructure upgrades and related projects, as well as measures to simplify and extend the government’s Farm Household Allowance programme. Furthermore, the Government committed to soften aid eligibility requirements so as to allow more farmers to benefit from the various assistance programmes.
