The Farmer’s Hardship Payment is a payment of $950 to support farmers and small businesses that have been affected by drought. It will be paid to recipients of Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment, Transitional Income Support and Farm Help Income Support between 24 March and 6 April. If you have not received your payment by this date, and believe you are eligible, please contact Centrelink.

 

If you are eligible for the Farmer’s Hardship Payment and you qualify for other bonus payments such as the tax bonus payment, you can receive more than one payment.

 

To receive a Farmer’s Hardship Payment you must have been eligible for Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment, Transitional Income Support or Farm Help Income Support on 3 February 2009. If you become eligible after this date you will not receive the Farmer's Hardship Payment.