PL-2026-004 · MG-10 · policy · adopted by the minister
Recovery assistance: primary producer grant cap
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements; State recovery assistance scheme cl 8. Version 1 of 1.
Rule
25000 → 40000
producerCap ($) · MG10_PRODUCER_CAP
Evidence
1
data
Impact
not tested
GL-PM-04
Clearance
not routed
Position, version 1
draft · by Drafting agent on 13/09/2026 · New proposal.
The primary producer recovery grant cap rises from $25,000 to $40,000 for events declared from 1 January 2027.
Rationale: The cap has not moved since 2019; fencing costs have doubled.
Options considered
- Keep $25,000: Under-compensates
- $40,000: Matches reported losses; cost tested (chosen)
Privacy: No new personal data. · Human rights: Compatible. · Equity: Benefits farmers in declared events. · Cost: Tested on live reports.
Evidence base
Every position cites its sources (GL-PM-03)
- DATA MG-10 damage reports 2026 Primary producer losses (MG-10 emergency)
Reported fencing and plant losses exceed the cap in most cases.
Impact on live cases
Not yet tested (GL-PM-04)
Run the impact test.
Release for consultation
The executive's decision (GL-PM-02)
Version history
Immutable; each with its author and change note
| Version | Status | Author | Created | Change note | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1 | DRAFT | Drafting agent | 13/09/2026 | New proposal. | producerCap 25000 → 40000 |