House debates

Monday, 31 October 2011

Questions in Writing

Farm Exit Grant Package (Question No. 511)

Photo of John ForrestJohn Forrest (Mallee, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, in writing, on 18 August 2011:

(1) Is the Minister aware of the department's decision on 10 August 2011 to cease honouring the farm exit grant package previously extended to 30 June 2012?

(2) Will the Minister consider reinstating this package for the many families pre-assessed as eligible by Centrelink and already in the process of selling or awaiting the sale of their farm asset on the strength of this grant offer?

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