Council
17 July, 2025
Foster welcomes drought support
MOYNE Shire Council has welcomed the Victorian Government’s latest drought relief package, which Premier Jacinta Allan announced earlier this month.
The Victorian Government announced $75 million in additional drought support, bringing the total funding to $144 million.
This includes $2 million in targeted household relief payments and farmers cashing in on $35.8 million through Primary Producer Supports Payments to the value of 40 per cent of property rates.
Other measures in the package were also welcomed, including funding for mental health services, fee and duty relief, timely farm debt mediation and further technical decision-making support.
Moyne Shire Council mayor councillor Karen Foster acknowledged the financial support available to farmers and rural communities.
She said the support had been informed by the State Government’s Drought Response Taskforce and the significant advocacy effort undertaken by Moyne and neighbouring shire councils as well as bodies such as the Municipal Association of Victoria, Rural Councils Victoria and the South West Victoria Alliance.
“It’s reassuring to see the government recognising what our communities need and we appreciate the latest round of funding support,” Cr Foster said
“The State Government has clearly heard the message.
“However, it’s important that we all keep in mind that the effects of the record dry conditions will continue to be felt for years to come.
“Our farming communities have a long way to go yet and Moyne Shire will continue to press for further support to manage the severe impacts of the drought.”
More information on the drought support measures can be found at https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/drought-support.
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