The PM said the jointly funded package will provide urgent financial help to primary producers who have lost a significant amount of livestock.
“It’s estimated that thousands of heads of cattle are likely to have been impacted and in need of urgent attention and care,” he said.
Impacted residents who have been injured or lost homes will also be eligible for a one-off disaster recovery immediate payment of $1000 per adult and $400 per child.
“My message to Victorians is pretty simple: We’ve got your back, not just during this crisis but through the recovery as well,” Albanese said.
“We’ll work cooperatively with the government to make sure we deliver what is necessary so that people and communities can get back on their feet after what has been a very difficult period.”
