The Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) provides loans to eligible cooperatives engaged in processing and storing primary product. The Scheme enables cooperatives to claim generous Commonwealth taxation benefits on the loan facility, by claiming interest, depreciation, and principal repayments, where the loan is provided by a government source.
This paper provides an overview of the Loans to Cooperatives Scheme and has been written under the following headings:
- Introduction
- Eligibility
- Loan Conditions
- Applying for a Loan
- Contact