Bega Valley
All producers in the Bega Valley 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.
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 areas); 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 please 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Producers and small businesses | 30 April 2011 | Period 1: 9 September 2010 Period 2: 30 April 2011* |
Area Description
The Bega Valley EC declared area incorporates those parts of the Bega Valley Local Government Area which are/were not part of the Cooma-Bombala-ACT declaration.
Note: The portion of the Bega Valley Local Government Area which forms part of the Cooma-Bombala-ACT declaration is the south-west portion.
Download the Bega Valley EC declared area map 
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