The Federal Government has announced it is is investing $38.8 million to support the Rural Financial Counselling Service to deliver important services through to 2026.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said the new funding agreements provide certainty for financial counselling services in rural communities facing impending drought.
“While Australia’s farmers are sensible, capable business owners who understand the ever-changing environment they work in, it’s hard to know what’s around every corner,” Minister Watt said.
“Drought, biosecurity…