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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

Western Australia South Australia NSW and ACT Victoria Northern Territory Queensland Tasmania

Map of Australia, click on a State to see Exceptional Circumstances information

Map of Australia showing ec areas as of September 2009

Australia wide EC or prima facie areas
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