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Reviewers short-list regions eligible for more drought aid
30 Jun 2005
The Government's independent drought aid adviser, the National Rural Advisory Council, is finalising recommendations after a month of site visits. Last year, 22 regions in four states were denied a 12-month extension of exceptional circumstances declarations that would have given farmers access to range of subsidies and welfare assistance. The government granted a review of the areas' status under the $250 million drought package released last month. Of the 22 regions being considered for EC extensions, 10 are in NSW, three in Victoria, eight in Queensland and one in WA.
Herald Sun, 30/06/05
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