ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025.
This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority that enable eligible primary producers to access up to $75,000 in assistance.
Eligible primary producers can apply for grants to assist with:
- Clean-up and debris removal
- Repairing damaged infrastructure and equipment
- Restocking and replanting
- Replacing lost or damaged assets
- Restoring operations to pre-disaster levels
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said, “This additional funding means farmers can focus on rebuilding and getting back to work without the weight of financial uncertainty holding them back.
“Recovery is never one size fits all, and this support will give farmers the flexibility to address the unique challenges they’re facing on the ground.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin told NOTA, “I’ve seen how hard the floods have been on our farmers on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.
“I know that the wait while we put our application (for category D funding) together has been a tough one, but we have been successful.
“This means local producers who’ve lost feed livestock and vital infrastructure continue to get the help they need to recover and rebuild.”
The announcement follows weeks of advocacy from flood-affected residents, Councils, politicians, local leaders, and community groups.
Mr Kemp said while the news will bring relief for some, he has also been calling for $50,000 Category D funding to be made available for businesses.
“In contrast, the Queensland LNP Government has today announced an additional support package for those affected by the recent Western Queensland floods that includes Community Health and Wellbeing grants, Tourism Industry grants and funding for small businesses to get back on their feet,” Mr Kemp said.
“None of this has been made available to our communities.”
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