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More Drought Funding

June 20, 2019 By Maggi Barnard

The NSW Government announced a further $185 million to continue the NSW Emergency Drought Relief Package last week, to help farmers manage the effects of the drought. Included is:• $70 million to continue Drought Transport Subsidies for fodder, stock and water
• $50 million to waive Local Land Services rates
• $30 million to waive fixed water charges in rural and regional areas
• $10 million to waive Farm Innovation Fund interest fees
• $15 million for emergency town water supply assistance
• $10 million to reduce the cost of farming, including apiary fee waivers, wild dog fence fee waivers, stock welfare panels and donated fodder

The NSW Government committed to new programs and increased funding in other critical areas, including:
• $7 million for exemptions for agricultural vehicle registration fees
• $8.2 million for counselling and mental health programs
• $5.2 million to support preschool children and their families facing hardship due to drought
• $5 million for training to upskill farmers and contractors
• $1 million in grants to local sports organisations

The package comes into effect on 1 July 2019.

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