Farmers Eligible for Drought Funding
Source: Victoria. Minister for Water. Media Release
"The Brumby Government will provide up to $58 million in rebates on fixed water charges for drought stricken farmers. Water Minister Tim Holding said irrigators and stock and domestic farmers who are receiving less than 30 per cent of their water entitlements as of today [1/12/08] were eligible for the rebate. “The Brumby Government is providing financial support and assistance for our farmers, businesses and rural communities who are experiencing the worst drought on record and the impacts of climate change,” Mr Holding said. "