Qld DPI Report 30th September
Sunday 30 September: There are currently 432 infected properties in Queensland. Equine Influenza is still contained to the Red Zone in the State's South East. Vaccination, as part of DPI&F program of containment is underway.
Premier
Ms Bligh urged anyone suffering hardship to immediately contact the Equine Influenza helpline (13 25 23) or to visit the Government’s assistance centres across the affected “Red Zone”. A mobile one-stop shop also would be dispatched to areas in need.
She said a one-stop shop opened this morning in Hamilton, in Brisbane’s racing precinct, to offer a wide range of help to people affected by the outbreak.
It will complement the services available at Warwick, Goondiwindi, Mt Tamborine, Rosewood and Brookfield that provide advice on containment. The Government is set to expand the network of one-stop shops to other hot-spots.
The immediate $20 million State Government assistance package includes:
• An initial $5million to provide one-off payments for individuals and families of up to $155 for individuals and $750 for families.
• $10 million to help struggling businesses meet interest payments on new or existing loans. Up to $5000 is available in dollar-for-dollar subsidies.
• A $5 million recovery package to help the horse industry retain skilled employees and get back on their feet after the influenza outbreak.
“The people doing it tough are not confined to the racing industry. The horse industry is much broader than most people think and we want to help anyone who has been affected,” Ms Bligh said.
“Our assistance package is in addition to the national assistance scheme recently announced by the Commonwealth, which includes a range of welfare payments and business assistance grants.
“We anticipate that our rescue package could run to $20 million in the short term and are working with the industry to keep on top of the situation as it evolves.
“A top-level Equine Influenza Taskforce comprising the directors-general of relevant state departments is constantly monitoring the outbreak and reporting directly to me on the Government’s response. It will ensure we will take swift action wherever necessary to get people through this crisis.
Details of all assistance is available by calling the helpline or visiting the one-stop shops. The Government is working with Red Cross, Lifeline and St Vincent de Paul and the Federal Government to provide assistance.
Ms Bligh said the initial $20 million package was on top of the $1.5 million the State Government had spent to date on containing the outbreak and buying vaccine.
Vaccination of horses on the Gold Coast will start tomorrow and the Government will receive a further 100,000 doses over the next four weeks.
Further information: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Friday, September 28, 2007
BLIGH ANNOUNCES $20 MILLION PACKAGE FOR HORSE INDUSTRY
An immediate $20 million State Government assistance package is operational for all Queenslanders whose livelihoods are affected by the equine influenza outbreak, Premier Anna Bligh said today.Ms Bligh urged anyone suffering hardship to immediately contact the Equine Influenza helpline (13 25 23) or to visit the Government’s assistance centres across the affected “Red Zone”. A mobile one-stop shop also would be dispatched to areas in need.
She said a one-stop shop opened this morning in Hamilton, in Brisbane’s racing precinct, to offer a wide range of help to people affected by the outbreak.
It will complement the services available at Warwick, Goondiwindi, Mt Tamborine, Rosewood and Brookfield that provide advice on containment. The Government is set to expand the network of one-stop shops to other hot-spots.
The immediate $20 million State Government assistance package includes:
• An initial $5million to provide one-off payments for individuals and families of up to $155 for individuals and $750 for families.
• $10 million to help struggling businesses meet interest payments on new or existing loans. Up to $5000 is available in dollar-for-dollar subsidies.
• A $5 million recovery package to help the horse industry retain skilled employees and get back on their feet after the influenza outbreak.
“The people doing it tough are not confined to the racing industry. The horse industry is much broader than most people think and we want to help anyone who has been affected,” Ms Bligh said.
“Our assistance package is in addition to the national assistance scheme recently announced by the Commonwealth, which includes a range of welfare payments and business assistance grants.
“We anticipate that our rescue package could run to $20 million in the short term and are working with the industry to keep on top of the situation as it evolves.
“A top-level Equine Influenza Taskforce comprising the directors-general of relevant state departments is constantly monitoring the outbreak and reporting directly to me on the Government’s response. It will ensure we will take swift action wherever necessary to get people through this crisis.
Details of all assistance is available by calling the helpline or visiting the one-stop shops. The Government is working with Red Cross, Lifeline and St Vincent de Paul and the Federal Government to provide assistance.
Ms Bligh said the initial $20 million package was on top of the $1.5 million the State Government had spent to date on containing the outbreak and buying vaccine.
Vaccination of horses on the Gold Coast will start tomorrow and the Government will receive a further 100,000 doses over the next four weeks.
Further information: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
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