New Help For Drought Victims

A new kit is available to help rural businesses affected by the drought apply for financial assistance.

Prepared by accounting body CPA Australia and the ANZ bank, the kit describes the types of drought relief offered by the Federal Government to businesses in exceptional circumstances, while clarifying the seemingly daunting application process.

"It specifies the eligibility criteria for each type of drought relief, directs applicants to government websites for further information, provides contact details for enquiries and is free of charge," says Peter Docherty, public practice director of CPA Australia.

The kit is available from any ANZ regional or rural branch, or can be downloaded from the ‘rural’ section at www.anz.com.au