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Northern Victoria revised
An extension of exceptional circumstances assistance was recently announced for the Northern Victoria revised area by
the Hon. Tony Burke MP, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
All producers in the former Northern Victoria EC-declared area and parts of the former EC-declared areas of Eastern Mallee, Goulburn-Loddon-Campaspe, Mallee South-East and Murray 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 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 and small business operators should note the following deadlines:
| Applicant | EC Relief Payment Expiry | EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications close for producers in the former Northern Victoria, Eastern Mallee, Mallee South East and Murray EC-declared areas | EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications close for producers in the former Goulburn-Loddon-Campaspe EC-declared area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producers Small Business |
31 March 2009 | Year 1: 23 October 2007 | Year 1: 15 October 2007 |
| Year 2: 30 September 2008* Year 3: 31 March 2009* |
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* A 28-day grace period applies to the closing date for EC Interest Rate Subsidy applications.
Area Description
The Northern Victoria revised EC declared area covers the Local Government Areas of Gannawarra, Moira, Campaspe and Greater Shepparton.
Download the Northern Victoria revised EC declared area map 
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