Hartsuyker welcomes one-off cash grants for flood affected victims

May 25, 2009

Federal MP Luke Hartsuyker today welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of one-off cash grants to assist those individuals, small businesses and primary producers affected by recent flooding.

 

The Prime Minister announced in Parliament this afternoon that one-off cash payments of $1000 per adult and $400 per child would be provided to eligible families affected by the floods. These grants would also be extended to those families affected by flooding on March 31.

 

“I welcome this additional assistance which is being provided to these flood affected victims.

 

“I also thank the Prime Minister for belatedly acknowledging the impact the March 31 floods had on the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca and Clarence Valley local government areas.

 

“It is nearly eight weeks since those floods and although the Government originally rejected a request for one-off cash payments, I know there are many families out there who will welcome this assistance. I understand this assistance will be administered by Centrelink. ”

 

Mr Hartsuyker said additional funding was also being extended to small businesses and primary producers. This will also extend those affected by the March 31 downpour.

 

“Grants of up to $15,000 are being made available to small business people and primary producers. The Prime Minister advises the funding will be provided to those who can provide proof of flood related recovery.

 

“Funding will be co-ordinated through the NSW Rural Assistance Authority. Anyone who believes they may be eligible for assistance should phone 1800 678 593.

 

“Last February financial assistance was provided to flood affected victims in North Queensland. I have always believed our North Coast residents should have been entitled to similar payments,” Mr Hartsuyker said.

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