Changed wording sees businesses miss out on horse flu grants

The Australian Horse Industry Council says a change in wording about criteria for horse flu business grants has excluded many people from applying.

It says it has been contacted by a number of people told they do not qualify for the grants because it requires a downturn in their income and an increase in their costs.

When the grants were first announced it was one or the other.
The Australian Horse Industry Council's president, Barry Smith, says people financially affected by the horse flu outbreak should contact their local Centrelink because they may qualify for a different grant.

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