6. Privacy Consent
Your personal information will be managed by Agriculture Victoria in
accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic.) and
other applicable laws. For copies of the Privacy Policy or information
on how each of Rural Finance and Agriculture Victoria manages privacy,
including handling complaints, please refer to: privacy@ecodev.vic.gov.au
and/or www.ruralfinance.com.au/disclosuredocuments
You have a right to access the personal information we hold about you
and can request access to or correction of your personal information or
make a complaint by contacting Rural Finance by telephone on
1800 260 425, by email to governmentservices@ruralfinance.com.au
or by post at PO Box 1313, Bendigo Central, Vic, 3552.
Your personal information is not disclosed to overseas recipients;
however may be disclosed to staff in other divisions of Bendigo and
Adelaide Bank Ltd.
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By submitting an application as a sole trader, trust, partnership or private company, I have the authority to make this application on its behalf, and do
solemnly and sincerely declare that this application is true and correct in every particular and in accordance with the Digital Agriculture Investment
Scheme Program Guidelines. I make this declaration with the understanding that if the application is found to be untrue or misleading the matter may
be referred to law enforcement and penalties may apply.
Name: Signature: Date:
8. How to Apply:
Please submit your completed application form and supporting documents to Rural Finance via:
Post: Rural Finance, PO Box 1313, Bendigo Central 3552
Email: governmentservices@ruralnance.com.au
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We, Rural Finance and Agriculture Victoria, are collecting
your personal information to process your application for the
Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme.
We will use the personal information you have provided to assess your
eligibility for assistance against the scheme criteria and provide the
assistance to you if applicable and for reporting, publicity, evaluation
and audit purposes. You do not have to provide this information, but
failure to do so means Rural Finance which is a brand used by
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd ABN 11 068 049 178 (“Rural
Finance”) and/or Agriculture Victoria will not be able to assess
your application.
You authorise Rural Finance and Agriculture Victoria to obtain in
connection with this Application, any personal and other
information about your expenditure and your business
including your assets, liabilities, income and/or expenditure
from third parties (e.g. your accountant).
7. Consent and Signed Declaration
I/We authorise Rural Finance to provide the information contained in
this application to the State of Victoria, as represented by Agriculture
Victoria in the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
I/We authorise that Agriculture Victoria may contact us in relation to the
scheme.
I/We understand that deliberately giving false or misleading information
is a serious offence.
I/We authorise Rural Finance to obtain any information regarding this
application from the product/service provider.
I/We authorise the product/service provider to supply any required
information regarding this application to Rural Finance and Agriculture
Victoria.
I/We authorise Rural Finance or Agriculture Victoria to obtain any
information regarding the eligibility of this application from other
government agencies.
I/We certify that we own/operate a farm business in accordance with
the Program Guidelines.
I/We declare that the Grant will be used for the purpose specified
within the Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme Guidelines and
agree to supply invoices/receipts to confirm expenditure.
I/We declare that it is our responsibility to ensure infrastructure is
implemented in accordance with any relevant Victorian and
Commonwealth Government laws and regulations.
I/We understand Rural Finance and/or Agriculture
Victoria may conduct an audit/inspection to ensure that any
assistance I/we receive under this Scheme has been used in
accordance with this Application and the Digital Agriculture
Investment Scheme Program Guidelines and not for any other
purpose.
I/We agree to participate in any audits confirming rebate eligibility
and expenditure or post program evaluation.
Please review the Program Guidelines on the Rural Finance website at www.ruralfinance.com.au and call 1800 260 425 if you have any questions.
Supporting Documents
Please submit your application form with the following attachments via email to governmentservices@ruralfinance.com.au:
1. Evidence of farm property location (eg. rates notice, lease agreement or share farming contract)
2. Formal detailed quote/s from a registered supplier identifying eligible project items. (Please note that emailed or handwritten quotes will not
be accepted, and items must be new and not second hand).
3. Latest tax returns for the business/trust/partnership applying (eg. tax return or BAS Statements must demonstrate an average annual turnover
of $50,000 or more for the 2019/20 or 2020/21 Financial year. If you are a new business please attach a copy of your Business Plan demonstrating
how your business will reach commercial scale within the next financial year.
Rural Finance processes complete applications in order of receipt. The Primary Contact will be advised within four weeks of eligibility and if program
funds remain available. Approved projects must be completed within six months of written approval from Rural Finance. Once the project is completed
you will need to submit the following documents to Rural Finance via email before any rebate payment can be processed:
•Paid tax invoices and/or receipts and a copy of bank statements confirming payment
•Photos showing completed installation, and
•Evidence of any certificates eg. electrical certificates, planning and licence approvals if applicable.
