The Coalition Government passed legislation to amend the Farm Household Allowance to help farmers in drought.
Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said the changes will deliver unto $12,000 FHA supplement from 1 September for couples and $7,200 for singles.
The changes will also lift the FHA net asset threshold cap from $2.6 million to $5 million from 1 September.
“We’re working full tilt get this support out the door as soon as possible,” Mr Littleproud said.