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Flood information for livestock producers
Devastating floods are affecting livestock producers across NSW and parts of southern Queensland, causing damages to crops, pastures and infrastructure and impacting livestock.
The State Emergency Services (SES) are coordinating the response on the ground. Call 132 500 for assistance in flood and storm emergency situations.
While the situation is still unfolding, MLA is working with local agencies to assess the impacts on industry and provide required support.
The below directory has been compiled for producers affected by flood conditions. It includes a list of alert services, relevant contacts and support as well as resources for managing and recovering from flood.
Alert services
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Australian national warnings summary |
See current weather warnings in each state. |
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Australian rainfall and river conditions |
Regional rainfall and river level updates |
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Emergency updates by location |
Search for digital and radio emergency updates based on your location. |
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Floods and storms: current situation |
Current information on floods and storms in NSW, including current animal safe places. |
Key contacts
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For emergency support during or after a flood or storm |
P: 132 500 |
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Customer service and support for people and businesses (including primary producers) recovering from flood |
13 77 88 |
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For assistance with emergency livestock movements |
Urgent road access via NHVR Access Manager, Rochelle Mottlee To make transport operators aware of emergency circumstances in your area: LBRCA, Bec Coleman LRTAQ, Laney O’Neil ALRTA, Mat Munro |
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NSW Agricultural and Animal Services hotline |
For emergency fodder, water and animal welfare assistance in NSW |
1800 814 647 |
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Queensland vet hotline |
For emergency animal welfare assistance in Queensland |
1800 621 918 |
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Lifeline Australia |
24-hour mental health support for people experiencing distress |
13 11 14 |
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NFF Farm Hub |
A hub of resources for farm business assistance |
Dealing with flood
Farm and livestock management resources
For producers and advisors dealing with flooding, the following resources provide guidance for managing the wellbeing, handling and movement of livestock.
Financial and other assistance
The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) are available to people in eligible Local Government Areas affected by flooding.
The Disaster Recovery Payment is available for people who have been seriously injured, have lost their homes or whose homes have been directly damaged, whose major assets have been directly damaged or are the immediate family members of a person who has died as a direct result of the storms and floods.
The Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) provides income support payments to employees, primary producers and sole traders who can demonstrate they have experienced a loss of income as a direct result of the storms and floods.
Further information can be found on the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website.
- Natural disaster relief loans and transport subsidies are available to people in declared natural disaster zones in NSW.
- Disaster relief low interest rate loans are available to primary producers and small business.
- A natural disaster assistance transport subsidy is available to eligible farmers who are affected by a declared natural disaster event. This subsidy pays for the cost of transporting:
- fodder and/or water to an affected property
- stock to sale or slaughter
- stock to/from agistment.
The ATO has special considerations and support in place for businesses affected by flooding. They can assist in a range of ways, including offering more time to lodge and pay, or reissuing tax documents or records. For more information, visit ato.gov.au/dealing with disasters or phone 1800 806 218.
