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Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Howard, John

Period of Service: 11/03/1996 - 03/12/2007
Release Date:
08/02/2007
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
15163
Released by:
  • Howard, John Winston
Financial Support for Bushfire Victims

Fire victims in Victoria's south-west are now eligible for extra financial assistance to help meet immediate recovery costs following a joint decision between Prime Minister John Howard and Premier Steve Bracks.

The Community Recovery Fund was established in December last year as part of a joint initiative between the Commonwealth and State governments in response to the severe impact of bushfires in Gippsland and the state's north-east.

It provides more than $700,000 to fire-affected regions on-top of support available through the Commonwealth Government's Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements and the significant recovery measures administered by the Bracks Government's Bushfire Ministerial Taskforce.

The fund supports a one-off Clean-up and Restoration Grant of up to $15,000 for primary producers, small business and charities to assist with clean-up and recovery not covered by insurance arrangements.

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