❓ WA Parliamentary Question on Notice regarding the Kimberley Floods Recovery, specifically the Freight Assistance Program and Measures for Primary Producers. The answer provides details on funding, applications, and expiry dates for these programs.
AnsweredQoN 1657Legislative Council
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I refer to the Kimberley Floods Recovery, and I ask: (a) in regards to the Freight Assistance Program, please identify: (i) the total value of this program; (ii) the total funding provided to date; and (iii) how many businesses have accessed the Freight Assistance Program; and (b) in regards to the Measures for Primary Producers please identify: (i) the number of applications received to date; (ii) the number of applications approved to date; (iii) the total funding dispersed to date; and (iv) please confirm the expiry date of this grants program?
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Answered
7 November 2023
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food
Response time
7 days
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) advises that as of the 3 November 2023:
(a) (i) The total value of funding allocated for the Freight Assistance Program is $42,000,000.00.
(ii) $4,933,806.76
(iii) 79 businesses
(b) There are two Measures for Primary Producers in response to the Kimberley Floods Recovery. DPIRD administers these two on behalf of DFES. The first is Category B Primary Producers Grants for restoration of fencing, freight, and professional advice. The second is Category D Primary Producer Recovery Grants, under which up to $75,000 is available for those primary producers impacted by either (or both) Ex TC Ellie (Kimberley region) and TC Ilsa (Pilbara region).
The Primary Producers Grant Category B assistance measure is demand driven. This funding assistance measure is not capped.
(i) 5 (ii) 3 (iii) $49,875.70 (iv) 27 September 2023
The Category D Primary Producer Recovery Grant provides grants up to $75,000 for eligible measures relating to Ex TC Ellie and Ex-TC Ilsa. The total value of funding allocated for Ex TC Ellie and Ex TC Ilsa is $2,568,000. The data below relates only to those applicants impacted as a result of Ex TC Ellie (Kimberley region).
(i) 1 (ii) 1 (iii) $75,000 (iv) 30 June 2024
(a) (i) The total value of funding allocated for the Freight Assistance Program is $42,000,000.00.
(ii) $4,933,806.76
(iii) 79 businesses
(b) There are two Measures for Primary Producers in response to the Kimberley Floods Recovery. DPIRD administers these two on behalf of DFES. The first is Category B Primary Producers Grants for restoration of fencing, freight, and professional advice. The second is Category D Primary Producer Recovery Grants, under which up to $75,000 is available for those primary producers impacted by either (or both) Ex TC Ellie (Kimberley region) and TC Ilsa (Pilbara region).
The Primary Producers Grant Category B assistance measure is demand driven. This funding assistance measure is not capped.
(i) 5 (ii) 3 (iii) $49,875.70 (iv) 27 September 2023
The Category D Primary Producer Recovery Grant provides grants up to $75,000 for eligible measures relating to Ex TC Ellie and Ex-TC Ilsa. The total value of funding allocated for Ex TC Ellie and Ex TC Ilsa is $2,568,000. The data below relates only to those applicants impacted as a result of Ex TC Ellie (Kimberley region).
(i) 1 (ii) 1 (iii) $75,000 (iv) 30 June 2024
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