Premier Announces $100 Million Drought Relief Package
Source: Victoria. Office of the Premier. Media Release
"Premier John Brumby announced a further $100 million in assistance to help rural communities battling the worst drought on record. Mr Brumby said the package included water rebates for irrigators worth $55 million, a new $10 million program to assist farmers to undertake drought proofing works and to boost future productivity, and further support for mental health services."