Role statement - Rural Assistance Commissioner

About Rural Assistance Commissioner

The Rural Assistance Commissioner (RAC) administers and facilitates the delivery of rural assistance schemes on behalf of government. This includes the delivery of financial assistance schemes following natural disasters to farm businesses, small businesses and non-profit organisations as required. 

Mitigation

For mitigation activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.

Response (including Relief)

For response activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.

Recovery

Activity Critical task alignment / activity source

Recovery Support Agency (RecSA) to EMV to implement available financial assistance under the DRFA to assist:

  • voluntary non-profit groups, communities and economies
  • small business owners
  • primary producers’ recovery

15.4, 17.1, 20.3

Table 16: Recovery coordination: Economic environment

Assurance and Learning

For assurance and learning activities, refer directly to the agency for further information.