Primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $130,000.
This low interest rate loan can help a farm business to:
If you are in a local government area (LGA) impacted by severe weather and floods that began in February 2022, please note that the close dates for applications for the Disaster Relief Loan, Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy and the Donated Fodder Transport Subsidy were extended. Applications for these programs under the February 2022 opened until 30 June 2023 and approved applicants have until 30 September 2023 to lodge invoices to claim payment.
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Guidelines | PDF, 168.8 KB |
Loan application - Manual form | DOC, 863.5 KB |
Details | Conditions |
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Loan amount | $130,000 maximum |
Loan term | Up to 12 years First two years are interest and repayment free |
Interest rate | 1.79% |
Fees & Charges | Security searches and registration No ongoing fees or charges |
Eligibility | See Guidelines |
Security | Registered Mortgage over the land Other security, including a mortgage from another person may be considered |