Coalition makes on-farm pre-election pledge of cheap loans and water market review
5 years, 8 months ago

Coalition makes on-farm pre-election pledge of cheap loans and water market review

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Fair water trading and cheap on-farm loans are at the centre of a Coalition pre-election promise to boost Australia's agriculture sector. Key points: Coalition makes pre-election commitment to boost farm sector with cheap loans of up to $2 million for first-time farmers The commitment overlooks industry call for agriculture specific visa and comprehensive drought policy Liberals and Nationals will call on ACCC to investigate Southern Basin water market if elected But the Liberals' and Nationals' pitch for farmer votes has neglected industry's key requests for a comprehensive drought policy and an agriculture-specific visa. The pre-election commitment includes $3.5 million for farm safety education, new concessional loans of up to $2 million for first-time farmers, and up to $500 million worth of cheap loans for those prepared to "unlock the forestry industry". Greater water market transparency Full election coverage Photo shows Australia Votes Key stories, analysis, Antony Green's election guides, Vote Compass, videos and more.

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