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Murray
Exceptional circumstances assistance for Murray will continue under the Northern Victoria revised, Mallee - Northern Wimmera revised and Central Victoria North revised declarations until 31 March 2009.
The Shires of Moira, Campaspe and Gannawarra now form part of the Northern Victoria revised EC declared area.
The Rural City Council of Swan Hill now forms part of the Mallee-Northern Wimmera revised EC declared area.
The Shire of Loddon now forms part of the Central Victoria North revised EC declared area.
All producers in the 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 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 and small business operators should note the following deadlines:
| Applicant | EC Relief Payment expiry | EC Interest Rate Subsidy Applications Close |
|---|---|---|
| Producers Small Businesses |
30 September 2008 | Year 1: 23 October 2007 Year 2: 30 September 2008* |
* A 28-day grace period applies to the closing date for EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications.
Area Description
The Murray EC declared area covers farmers who are supplied by the Murray Irrigation system in the Rural City of Swan Hill and the Shires of Gannawarra, Moira and Campaspe.
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