Businesses dependent on Western Australia’s severely damaged northern road network call for government support to keep their businesses afloat after unprecedented floods.
abc.net.au/news/kimberley-producers-call-for-government-support-on-freight/101915822Kimberley businesses dependent on northern WA's severely flood-damaged road network have called for broadened access to government freight subsidies, as they manage skyrocketing transport costs.
The East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Industry is lobbying the West Australian government to broaden the scope of its subsidy program, to cover all freight going in and out of the region. He relies on the Great Northern Highway to access 50 per cent of the supplies required for his product range, and 25 per cent of his customers.
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