Drought Assistance and Information

The Australian and Tasmanian Government are supporting drought affected farmers, rural communities and agriculture-dependent small businesses through income support, interest rate subsidies and free counselling.
These measures recognise the impact of severe drought on rural and regional communities, the environment and the broader Australian economy.

Anyone wishing to enquire about assistance should call the Drought Assistance Hotline on 13 23 16

For information on Australian Government Drought Assistance:

Go to Centrelink Drought Assistance
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/drought_assist.htm

The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/ec/tasmania

Drought Assistance Guide
http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/drought/assistance/compendium