Government Stands by Farmers with $115 Million Drought Relief Package
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"The Premier John Brumby announced a further $115 million in drought relief to help rural communities battling the worst drought on record, bringing the Victorian Government’s support for farmers and rural communities to more than $400 million since 2006. Mr Brumby said Cabinet had brought forward a package that would deliver immediate relief for farmers – delivering $82 million in direct support to farmers; $22 million for drought employment initiatives; and $11 million to support drought-affected communities."