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Assistance for affected regions, communities and industries
Last Updated: 05 June 2020
$1 billion has been set aside to support regions, communities and industries most significantly affected by coronavirus. The COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund is available to assist during the outbreak and to help with recovery.
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund
The Government has set aside an initial $1 billion allocation to support those regions and communities that have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of coronavirus. Programs under the fund are supporting industries including:
- tourism
- aviation and transport
- agriculture and fisheries
- education
- the arts
How the fund works
The Deputy Prime Minister and Ministerial Advisory Group consider submitted proposals.
Funding is through existing programs where possible to ensure support is provided quickly. New funding mechanisms are established where there is a critical need.
Programs are administered by the department responsible for the relevant sector.
