The New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority administers a wide range of assistance measures to the rural sector. These assistance measures are both Commonwealth and state funded. Whilst the rural sector is its core client, the Authority is also responsible for small businesses that have suffered loss or damage due to natural disaste

Exceptional Circumstances assistance (Interest Rate Subsidy)
Financial assistance to eligible producers and small business in declared Exceptional Circumstances areas

Special Conservation Scheme
An incentive-based initiative aimed at promoting improved land management practices within NSW.

Natural Disaster Relief Scheme
Assistance for primary producers and small businesses affected by flood/fire/hail or other declared natural disaster.

Drought assistance
Measures to assist producers and small businesses affected by drought, consideration for deferral of payments, and contact details for drought support workers.

Appeal review process
An independent appeal process for applicants who have had an application for assistance refused.

Farm debt mediation
Mediation under the Farm Debt Mediation Act provides for the efficient and equitable resolution of farm debt disputes.