Government Announces Aid Package After Relentless Flooding

Government Announces Aid Package After Relentless Flooding
NSW SES flood rescue operators launch a flood boat off the banks of the Lachlan River in Forbes, Australia, on Nov. 17, 2021 . Brook Mitchell/Getty Images
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Small business owners and not-for-profit organisations subject to “repeated relentless flooding” in the past year can receive up to $50,000 (US$33,000) in disaster recovery payments under a new package from the Australian federal and New South Wales (NSW) governments.

The prime minister and NSW premier said they had identified a significant number of businesses affected by flooding events since August and are dealing with extensive clean-ups and repairs.

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