Rural Assistance Act 1989. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1989 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to enable the provision of rural assistance; to constitute the New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority and to specify its functions; and for other purposes. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Institution Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns agricultural assistance to farmers and other persons engaged in rural industries. The Act constitutes and regulates the operation of the New South Wales Rural Assistance Authority whose main function is to provide assistance, and administer programs for the provision of assistance, to farmers or other persons engaged in rural industries. Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Rural Assistance (General) Regulation 2001. Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2001) Keyword: Subsidy/incentive, Agricultural development, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX