Support schemes
Farm Debt Mediation (WA) Scheme - currently open for applications |
| Drought Concessional Loans Scheme 2016 The scheme is funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) on behalf of the Western Australian Government, for the Australian Government. Applications closed on 30 June 2017 in Western Australia. |
| Farm Finance Concessional Loans Schemes The scheme is funded by the Australian Government and administered by the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) on behalf of the Western Australian Government, for the Australian Government. Applications closed on 30 June 2015 in Western Australia. |
Announcement Loans Schemes June 2018
The Australian Government has established the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC).
From 1 July 2018, farmers will need to apply to the RIC for the Commonwealth’s farm business concessional loans. The RIC will offer two loan products for farm businesses – Farm Investment Loans and Drought Loans. For more information about the loans and eligibility requirements please contact the RIC on 1800 875 675 or visit the RIC website www.ric.gov.au. The website will be active from 1 July.