From the Centrelink website. I wonder if other Australian business owners are afforded similar welfare handouts. I'm not sure, but am amazed at the number of farmers who complain about social security, "dole bludgers" and funding for Aboriginal Australians without realising they get looked after pretty well.
"If you are responsible for a farm Centrelink can help with:
Payments if you are having financial problems on your farm.
Payments if you live in an Exceptional Circumstances area.
New Measures for Drought Affected Farmers.
Sugar Industry Reform Assistance.
Payments to assist with Tasmanian freight costs.
Services and programs for farmers.
Publications if you are responsible for a farm.
Accommodation and Renting Issues.
Owing money to Centrelink or the Family Assistance Office."
"If you are responsible for a farm Centrelink can help with:
Payments if you are having financial problems on your farm.
Payments if you live in an Exceptional Circumstances area.
New Measures for Drought Affected Farmers.
Sugar Industry Reform Assistance.
Payments to assist with Tasmanian freight costs.
Services and programs for farmers.
Publications if you are responsible for a farm.
Accommodation and Renting Issues.
Owing money to Centrelink or the Family Assistance Office."

