Exceptional Circumstances
Information relating to the EC declaration process, including areas that are currently EC or prima facie as well as maps, eligibility criteria and application deadlines, are listed below.
Background
The history of EC policies and programs.
EC Handbook
A guide to policy and assistance provided under EC arrangements.
FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about EC.
National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC)
NRAC’s role in assessing EC applications.
Select your state on the map below (or from the menu at left) for information and maps of EC and prima facie declared areas


Australia wide EC or prima facie areas
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Note: If you are experiencing problems viewing or printing a map, try saving it to your desktop first. To do this, right click on the map and select 'Save Target As', 'Save File As' or 'Save Picture As'. If you are still experiencing problems, ring 02 6272 4053 or email DAFF PR.
