Farmers who self-assess may miss out on drought assistance

Andrew Miller
Updated March 29 2019 - 3:49pm, first published 3:34pm
DON'T SELF ASSESS: Federal Nationals Gippsland MP Darren Chester has urged farm families not to self-assess, when it comes to drought assistance.
DON'T SELF ASSESS: Federal Nationals Gippsland MP Darren Chester has urged farm families not to self-assess, when it comes to drought assistance.

Federal Gippsland Nationals MP Darren Chester has urged farming families to be guided by professional advisors, when assessing eligibility for drought aid.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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