About the NSW Rural Assistance Authority
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Charter
The New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority is a Schedule 1 Department under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act 2002 and was constituted pursuant to the Rural Assistance Act 1989.
In broad terms the function of the Authority is to administer a wide range of assistance measures to the rural sector. These assistance measures are both Commonwealth and state funded. Whilst the rural sector is its core client, the Authority is also responsible for small businesses that have suffered loss or damage due to natural disaster.
Our vision
Rural industries and businesses capable of adapting successfully to changing circumstances with policies which effectively assist the achievement and maintenance of this capability.
Our mission
To administer, analyse and influence adjustment and assistance programs which encourage self-reliance, facilitate appropriate change and mitigate extreme events while being aware of the welfare of the people in the targeted business.
Guarantee of service
The New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority is determined to excel in the area of customer service.
We are committed to improving the quality of service we offer. We will keep in touch with what is expected, and within the legal and policy guidelines covering assistance we will aim to exceed expectations.
