Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment -
APPLICATION FOR THIS GIFT ARE NOW CLOSED
The Victorian Bushfire Appeals Advisory Panel has agreed to the provision of a Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment to assist primary producers who have suffered loss and damage to their properties and farming activities as a result of the 2009 bushfires.
Am I eligible?
You may be eligible for the Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment if you carry on a primary production business as defined by the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Note: A primary producer is defined by the ATO as an individual, trust or company running a primary production business for activities such as cultivating plants, maintaining animals, manufacturing dairy produce, or tree felling or plantation, where the intention is to make a profit from the activity. For further information refer to ATO Taxation Ruling TR 97/11.What assistance is available?
If you are a primary producer who has not received the Commonwealth Governments Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) Initial/Supplementary Clean Up and Restoration Grant, you can apply for a $10,000 payment.If you have received the Initial/Supplementary Clean Up and Restoration Grant, you can apply for a $5000 payment.
If you have a lease or share farm agreement, applications can be made by both the owner and leaseholder. In this situation, it is intended that one payment is available per farming enterprise.
Is there a restriction on how the payment can be spent?
Payments can be used for activities such as fencing, re-sowing pasture or rebuilding infrastructure where they are directly related to activities or equipment that was physically damaged as a direct result of the bushfires.
What information do I need to provide?
The Government recognises the extraordinary circumstances that families are facing and will work with individuals to ensure that any necessary information can be obtained in a flexible and sensitive manner. The Government will need to reasonably establish proof of identity, proof of ownership/occupancy of the property and confirm that the property has experienced damage and destruction as a result of the 2009 bushfires.
Who will administer the Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment?
The Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment will be administered by the Rural Finance Corporation.
How long do I have to claim?
Applications for this Gift have now closed.
How do I make an application for the payment?
Complete the Primary Producers Repair and Restoration Payment application form (PDF, 142KB) and send it along with copies of supporting documents to:
Rural Finance Corporation
PO Box 1313
Bendigo Central 3552
How do I find out about other assistance?
More information about other assistance administered by the Rural Finance Corporation can be found on either:
- Rural Finance Corporation website
- By telephone: 1800 255 925.