Christmas comes early for Durack Agricultural Shows and Field Days

Shows and field days cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get some Australian Government funding to ensure they can bounce back in 2021.

 Federal Member for Durack, the Hon. Melissa Price is thrilled that 9 of these Durack events will receive more than $190,000 for administrative support.

 “I am a huge fan of the many annual Ag shows held in Durack and I am so glad the first payments under the ‘Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days’ program will roll out before Christmas to support these terrific events,” Ms Price said.

 This significant package ‘Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days’ program will reimburse eligible costs for shows and field days who had to cancel because of COVID-19.

 “Many of these events are run by community volunteers and it was important that the Morrison Government offer practical support to these local Durack organisations to cover ongoing costs like rates, insurance and telecommunications,” Ms Price said.

 The Morrison Government is keen to ensure show societies and field day organisers are in the best shape possible to continue in 2021 and beyond.

 “These events bring our families and farmers together, build community spirit and help bridge the divide between country and city. They also help farmers stay competitive by providing an opportunity to share innovation and new ways of doing business,” Ms Price said

 This package is additional to more than $1 million of support already received by 6 Durack Agricultural Societies through the Australian Government’s $20 million Agricultural Show Development Grants program to upgrade, maintain or build new infrastructure.

 A full list of the 9 Durack recipients is attached below.

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Media Contact:

Rose Crane 0427 587395, Rosemea.Crane@aph.gov.au.

 Durack Recipients of the ‘Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days’ program.

• Merredin Show Inc.
  (Merredin Show)$6,543.20

• Chapman Valley Agricultural Society Incorporated
  (Chapman Valley Show)$54,112.00

• Quairading Agricultural Society Inc.
  (Quairading Show)$2,700.15

• Northampton District Agricultural Society Incorporated
  (Northampton District Show)$3,250.77

• The Yilgarn Agricultural Society Inc.
  (Yilgarn Show)$1,904.53

• Mingenew Midwest Expo Inc.
  (Mingenew Midwest Expo)$15,000.00

•  Mullewa District Agricultural Society
  (Mullewa Show)$3,869.61

•  Dowerin Events Management (Inc)
  (Dowerin Machinery Field Days)$43,414.69

•  The Kununurra Agricultural Society (Incorporated)
  (Kununurra Show)$64,118.89