Drought Assistance

In reply to the Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) ().18 June 2025).

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I am advised:

Neither the funding agreements with the charities nor the scheme guidelines state that hay cannot be provided to a farmer more than once.

In round 2 of the scheme, the aim is for primary producers who have not yet received any donated hay to be targeted in future deliveries.

The Department of Primary Industries and Regions has had discussions with the participating charities regarding spread of distribution so that hay deliveries are not concentrated in only certain areas and those most in need do not miss out.