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Bourke (Formerly Bourke and Brewarrina)
From 16 June 2008, all producers in the Bourke declared area are eligible to apply for EC income support and interest rate subsides.
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 assistance.
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 and interim assistance 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 on interest rate subsidies please contact your state rural assistance authority.
All producers in the Bourke declared area should note the following deadlines:
| Applicant | EC Relief Payment expiry | EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Producers Small Business |
15 June 2009 | Year 1: 15 June 2008* Year 2: 15 June 2009* |
* A 28-day grace period applies to the closing date for EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications.
Area Description
The Bourke EC declared area covers the entire Bourke Rural Lands Protection Board.
Download the Bourke declared area map 
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