Despite the publicity, I have been surprised that eligible clients have not been accessing drought relief to which they are entitled. When times are tough I think you should make the most of what is available. The news component of the website is currently focussed on providing more information, including appropriate weblinks, so you can obtain all the information you need.
Make the most of the professional advice and planning grants. They provide an opportunity for you to plan your post drought recovery period and prepare cashflow projections and negotiate with lenders. I am currently doing a lot of this work with clients. We also assist clients submit their claim for Interest Subsidy. I read an article recently by a rural accountant who said "we don't have a great deal of success - there is always something that gets in the way of a successful application". I am pleased to say that to date we have got all our clients through the present subsidy applications and learned a bit along the way.
For detailed information go to the news links opposite.
