Social scheme for farmers and fishers to be reviewed

Farm Assist is a means-tested payment for low-income farmers.
Social scheme for farmers and fishers to be reviewed

A rural social scheme, which is aimed at low-income farmers and fishers and provides a range of local services, is to be reviewed by the Government.

A rural social scheme, which is aimed at low-income farmers and fishers and provides a range of local services, is to be reviewed by the Government, which says it is fully committed to its future.

Participants in the scheme must be in receipt of a social welfare payment and provide services in return that benefit rural communities.

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