Rural Adjustment Authority Act 1994. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1994 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish an authority to give assistance to rural producers and certain small businesses, and for related purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Subsidy/incentive Youth Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act provides for the creation of the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority to assist rural production; it consists of 51 sections and is divided into seven Parts. Under section 3, the objectives of the Act include: The objective of this Act is to establish a body, the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority, to deliver financial and other assistance primarily targeted at fostering the development of a more productive rural sector. Part 2 concerns the establishment, functions and powers of the Authority. Part 3 provides for financial assistance schemes, Part 4 concerns the operation of the Authority and Part 5 its staff. Part 6 contains miscellaneous provisions and Part 7 contains provisions on savings, transition and validation. Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Rural and Regional Adjustment Regulation 2000. Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2011) Keyword: Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX