Mr. Love is seeking information on the uptake, expenditure, and review status of the 2024 Drought Response interest-free loan package, and whether similar packages will be considered in the future. The question aims to assess the effectiveness and future of drought relief measures for WA farmers.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2142Legislative Assembly
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5 May 2026
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Agriculture and Food

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I refer to the 2024 Drought Response: Interest Free loans relief package introduced by the WA Government and ask:(a) Please outline the number of farm businesses which accessed the package;(b) How much of the $4 million package has been used as part of the package;(c) Has a review of the loan package been undertaken since it's cessation:(i) If so:(A) will the review be tabled; and(B) who undertook the review; and(ii) If not:(A) why not; and(B) will a review be considered;(d) Will the Government consider a similar package in the future?
I refer to the 2024 Drought Response: Interest Free loans relief package introduced by the WA Government and ask:
(a) Please outline the number of farm businesses which accessed the package;
(b) How much of the $4 million package has been used as part of the package;
(c) Has a review of the loan package been undertaken since it's cessation:
(i) If so:
(A) will the review be tabled; and
(B) who undertook the review; and
(ii) If not:
(A) why not; and
(B) will a review be considered;
(d) Will the Government consider a similar package in the future?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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