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Cr Mike Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

January 21, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is extending financial relief measures for drought-affected farmers that it introduced last year.<\/p>\n

The decision was made at Tuesday’s Ordinary Meeting, with Councillors voting unanimously in favour of the motion.<\/p>\n

Cr Mike Williams said the decision to continue the policy provided much-needed respite to rural residents who have been experiencing hardship.<\/p>\n

“We introduced this form of relief during the 2018-19 financial year hoping that conditions would improve throughout our region,” he said.<\/p>\n

“While we received some much-needed rain over the weekend, unfortunately this has not been the drought-breaking rain we require.<\/p>\n

“Follow up rain is desperately needed and it is acknowledged that it will take a long time for our rural producers to recover from the effects of the drought.<\/p>\n

“The drought has placed significant financial and emotional pressures on our rural communities. and Council had no hesitation in extending this form of assistance.”<\/p>\n

Cr Williams said TRC will defer general rates and water rates payments issued during the second half of this financial year until September 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“By making this decision we\u2019re also ensuring that rural residents who have been drought-affected are still able to receive their discount which normally only applies when your Rate Notice is paid within 31 days,” Cr Williams said.<\/p>\n

“Any rural ratepayer who owns a drought-affected property in the TRC area, and is able to demonstrate eligibility for the Australian Government Farm Household Allowance as a direct result of the drought, will be eligible for the deferment of payments from Council.”<\/p>\n

TRC received 150 applications for deferments\u00a0during the 2018-19 financial year <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rural residents who find that deferment has resulted in an accumulation of debt which has placed an extra burden and strain on their financial situation, are encouraged to make a separate application to Council for the purposes of pursuing individual payment arrangements in accordance with Council\u2019s adopted policy and established procedures.<\/p>\n

Rural residents who are unsure whether they are eligible should contact TRC on 13-18-72.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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