Farm Household Support Act 2014 (Cth)

Date Added to database The date the legislation was added to the LRDB.
27-02-2024
Date of most recent amendments The date the legislation was published/updated on the provider website.
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Commodity The commodity the legislation is associated with e.g. Beef & Veal, Chicken, Wheat, Sugar. The ABARES Agricultural Commodities and Trade Data categories have been used with several clarifications made.
Beef & veal, Chicken, Coarse grains, Cotton, Dairy, Eggs, Fisheries, Forestry, Horticulture, Oilseeds, Pig, Sheep Meat, Sugar, Wheat, Wine, Wool
Categories The AASF Categories aligned to this legislation.
Federal Legislation,
Sub Categories The AASF Sub Categories aligned to this legislation.
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URL This is the URL to the legistation page.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2014A00012/latest/text →
Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework ⓘ
Principles The AASF Principles aligned to this legislation.
Fair access to a decent livelihood is provided within the industry, Society benefits from the agricultural industry's positive contribution,
Criteria The AASF Criteria aligned to this legislation.
C23. Participants are provided both a living wage and a rewarding, enriching work environment C29. Industry contributes to local community economic growth and social capital C31. Community trust in the industry is upheld

Description: A short description of the legislation.

The object of this Act is to improve the financial situation of farmers and their partners, who need financial assistance, by providing them with financial assistance that consists of:

(a) farm household allowance for up to 4 years in each specified 10 year period; and

(b) funding to engage in certain activities; and

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

The FHA recognises the unique circumstances of Australian farming families and the importance of supporting and maintaining the production of food and fibre production, such as in periods of drought and hardship.

Compliance information: Often the evidence of compliance against a piece of legislation is that there is not a breach of the Act. Where appropriate, the developers of this database have listed evidence which could be used to show compliance if a breach was to be found. Many Best Management Practice (BMP) schemes and other certifications in Australian agriculture include this evidence for accreditation.

The following documentation/information is required to provide evidence of compliance.

Farmers are aware of the FHA and can access it if needed.

Additional information: The entity this legislation originates from.

Federal Register of Legislation →

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.

https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2014A00012/2022-04-08/2022-04-08/text/original/pdf

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Farm Household Support Act 2014 (Cth)

Description: A short description of the legislation.

Application to Australian agriculture: Where the legislation is applicable.

Additional information: The entity this legislation originates from.

Source documents: Links to the legislation documents.