Who can apply
To be eligible for the subsidy, you must be a primary producer, as an individual, trust, company or other primary production enterprise that:
- has a right or interest in a farm enterprise (this can include a lessee) or a Class A aquaculture permit covering oysters
- contributes a part of his, her or its labour and capital to the primary production enterprise
- derives at least 50% of his, her or its income from the primary production enterprise
- has assets that have suffered direct damage by the declared natural disaster
- has an active Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of the declared natural disaster
- is a primary production enterprise located within a local government area impacted by the declared natural disaster.
Primary producers are defined as those that are listed under the Australian New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification 2006 (ANZSIC) 1292.0 (Revision 2.0) codes:
- 01 (Agriculture)
- 02 (Aquaculture)
- 03 (Forestry and Logging)
- 04 (Fishing, Hunting and Trapping) and
- 05 (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Support Services).
Please refer to the program guidelines for details.
Assistance available
Primary producers affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for a subsidy of up to $15,000 for the transport of fodder and/or water to a property, stock to/from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, or bee or oyster movements following a declared natural disaster.
The subsidy will be paid for road transport (for fodder, water, stock and bees) or water-based movements using a vessel (for oysters) at a rate of 50% of the total amount (GST exclusive) paid to the carrier or specified costs for an owner-driver.
A maximum distance of 1500 km applies for road transport.
The maximum subsidy available is $15,000 per financial year.
Please refer to the program guidelines for details.
What you will need to apply
Applicants must complete an online application form and upload the following documentation:
- Local Land Services rates notice or Local Government rates notice
- owner-carrier registration papers (for private truck or vessel movements) or aquaculture permits and aquaculture leases
- proof of expenditure, such as paid valid tax invoices for fodder, bee and/or transport costs
- a certified copy of your agistment agreement or valid tax invoice (where relevant)
- evidence of sale or slaughter (where relevant)
- completed Movement Sheet (download a Movement Sheet Template).
Please refer to the program guidelines for details.
Apply now
Before commencing your application, please ensure you have thoroughly read and understood the program guidelines. The version of the program guidelines published on the date you submit your application apply.
Please ensure you download and save, or print, a copy of the program guidelines for future reference.
The online application form has been designed to make the process as simple as possible. You will be required to upload digital copies of supporting documentation so please have these ready before commencing your application (refer to the 'What you will need to apply’ section for details). We recommend you use the Google Chrome browser when applying.
Click on the link below to access the online application form.
Frequently asked questions
Additional information about the Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
Need help?
If you have any questions about this program you can contact our team by calling 1800 678 593 or emailing [email protected].
If you have difficulty understanding the guidelines or completing the application form you should seek the assistance of your rural/financial counsellor, business advisor, accountant or a trusted family member/friend. If you need assistance with interpreting or translating, please contact Multicultural NSW on 1300 651 500 or email [email protected].
If you are experiencing any issues completing the form, free confidential assistance is available from your local Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS). For more information, visit the relevant website or call:
Northern region: 1800 344 090
Southern and Central region: 1800 319 458