Farmers and rural-dependent small business owners who currently receive relief payments or income support will receive a lump-sum payment of $950 to provide additional support.
To be eligible for the Farmer's Hardship bonus, as at 3 February 2009 you must be receiving one of the following:
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Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment for Farmers
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Interim Income Support for Farmers
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Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment for Small Business
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Interim Income Support for Small Business
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Transitional Income Support
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Farm Help Income Support.
The payments will be made in the fortnight commencing 24 March 2009.
For further information on the Farmer's Hardship bonus, visit the Centrelink website or call on 1800 050 585.
