The new Commonwealth funded Bushfire Legal Aid Scheme provides support for farmers and small business, who can now apply through a private lawyer for funding to assist with their legal costs.
Are you a farmer or small business owner dealing with legal issues related to the 2019/2020 bushfires?
The new Commonwealth funded Bushfire Legal Aid Scheme provides support for farmers and small business, who can now apply through a private lawyer for funding to assist with their legal costs.
If you are an eligible small business owner or primary producer, your private lawyer can apply for funding of $2000 to assist you to resolve your legal matter arising from the bushfires in 2019 and 2020, and up to $5000 for related expenses.
Additional funding is available in reasonable circumstances. If you have more than one bushfire related legal problem your solicitor may receive more than one round of funding for legal services and expenses.
For information on the Bushfire Legal Aid Scheme, contact your local lawyer, call the Legal Aid NSW Disaster Response Legal Service on 1800 801 529 or email disaster.response@legalaid.nsw.gov.au