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Central Darling Downs Revised

Exceptional circumstances for the Central Darling Downs Revised declared area was recently announced by the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Assistance is available until 15 June 2010.

The Central Darling Downs Revised EC declared area includes the former Tara Shire east of 150E longitude and north of the Moonie Highway and a very small portion of the former Wambo Shire west of Kumbarilla Lane.

All producers in the Central Darling Downs Revised 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 and interest rate subsidies.

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 on interest rate subsidies 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
Small Businesses

15 June 2010

Year 1: 15 June 2008
Year 2: 15 June 2009
Year 3: 15 June 2010*

Area Descriptions

The Central Darling Downs Revised EC declared area includes the former Tara Shire east of 150E longitude and north of the Moonie Highway and a very small portion of the former Wambo Shire west of Kumbarilla Lane.

Map of the Central Darling Downs Exceptional Circumstances declared area

Download the Central Darling Downs Revised EC declared area map  PDF [159kb]

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Last reviewed: 08 Oct 2009
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