FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 27/ 1969
DROUGHT RELIEF FOR QUEENSLAND
Statem ent by the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
In view of the recurrence of drought conditions
over a large area of Queensland, the Commonwealth is prepared
to participate with the State, on a for basis, in the provision
of finance for drought relief measures.
These measures will include:-
* Rail and road subsidies on the transport of fodder
and the movement of livestock to agistment:
* Carry-on finance for drought affected farmers
who are unable to obtain credit from normal
commercial sources:
* Grants to local authorities in rural areas to relieve
unemployment caused by drought.
Details of the arrangements will be determined in
the course of Commonwealth-State discussions to be held later
this week.
Background: The Commonwealth has already provided approximately
$ 15-1 million to Queensland since 1965-66 as re-imbursement to
that State for drought relief expenditure... and has also given
additional amounts totalling approximately $ 5 million for special
revenue assistance to offset the effects of drought on the State's
Revenue. CA NBERRA
11 March 1969
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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11/03/1969
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