Fewer than 10% of NSW small business flood grant applications have been paid

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Dominic Perrottet concedes thousands of applications from residents, farmers and businesses rejected or not processed

Thousands of applications for grants to support communities devastated by floods in the

Primary producer grants up to $75,000 had been paid out to 575 of the 1,968 applications, with an average damage quote of $55,000. The Back To Home grants, providing up to $20,000 to fix damage and replace home essentials, had been processed for 125 of the 5,900 applicants.“Any additional changes that need to be made to drive transparency and accountability that come through this review, I will endorse and adopt,” the premier said.

The questioning comes as public-sector employees such as nurses, teachers and transport staff agitate for pay rises above the 2.5% capped annual increase amid concerns over the rising cost of living.

 

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Did they get their claims in on time? You know like the 2 weeks only allowable to claim for the covid forced isolation payments hey ScottMorrisonMP & AlboMP cc Centrelink lindareynoldswa

And as long as business get something for nothing they will still vote for them, without any regard for their constituents well being

NSW can't afford to give themselves entitlement salary raises and pay out for promised flood grant recipients.... One had to prioritised and the poor politicians have worked so hard 🤔

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