Exceptional Circumstances
Information relating to the exceptional circumstances (EC) declaration process, including areas that are currently EC or prima facie declared, as well as maps, eligibility criteria and application deadlines, are listed below.
Background
The history of EC policies and programs.
EC Handbook
A guide to policy and assistance provided under EC arrangements.
EC Interest Rate Subsidy (IRS) - Farmers and Small Business Policy Guidelines
Policy guidelines issued to the states and territories administering ECIRS.
FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions about EC.
National Rural Advisory Council (NRAC)
NRAC’s role in assessing EC applications.
Select your state on the map below (or from the menu at left) for information and maps of EC and prima facie declared areas
Download the Australia wide EC or prima facie area map 
PDF [200kb]
Note: If you are experiencing problems viewing or printing a map, try saving it to your desktop first. To do this, right click on the map and select 'Save Target As', 'Save File As' or 'Save Picture As'. If you are still experiencing problems, ring 02 6272 4053 or email DAFF PR.