Julian Leeser (Berowra, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As a community with semirural areas, Berowra residents have an intrinsic connection with our farmers. That's why our government's response to the drought has been so strongly welcomed. With an assistance package of $576 million, we're providing support to community organisations and mental health services, concessional loans and an extended Farm Household Allowance scheme. We have also cut red tape to fast-track the distribution of hay and fodder around the country to the farmers who need it most.

Berowra locals have made a significant contribution to drought relief. Led by President Cathy Bray and club executives Paul Rapp, Tony Goode and Rob O'Neil, the Rotary club of Kenthurst has very active members doing a remarkable job of raising funds. A community barbecue organised by Victoria Burakowski raised $10,000. At the Kenthurst Country Fair the club raised $8,000. Special mention goes to Vale Smith, who kindly donated homemade jam, which, along with the raffle and petting zoo, was extremely popular. (Time expired)