Support for farming supply chains

Support for farming supply chains

The Federal Government has announced an Economic Resilience Program, which will provide $1 billion in interest‑free loans to businesses in critical supply chains. These include businesses producing and transporting fuels, plastics, fertilisers, and agricultural protection chemicals that Australian farmers and manufacturers rely on every day. This program has been designed to keep Australian production moving, protect local jobs, and build a more resilient economy.

There are two turnover categories for the program:

1. Applicants with an annual turnover of up to $100 million will be able to apply for interest‑free loans of up to $5 million. Applications are to be made directly through a participating bank. These include:
   • Commonwealth Bank
   • Westpac
   • NAB
   • ANZ
   • Bank of Queensland
   • Bendigo Bank
   • Judo Bank
2. Applicants with an annual turnover above $100 million will be able to apply for interest‑free loans greater than $5 million. Applications are to be made directly to the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.

Eligibility requirements:

• Applicants must have an Australian manufacturing or logistics business and hold an ABN.
• Businesses must belong to an identified sector based on the eligible ANZSIC codes.
• There must be documentary evidence to show that the business has been materially impacted by market disruption, such as the fuel crisis.

Applications opened on Monday, 20 April 2026, and will close Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Next steps

This program is administered through participating banks and lenders.
If this may be relevant to your business, your next step is to speak with your bank, lender or finance broker, who can confirm eligibility and assist with any application.

We are not involved in assessing eligibility, selecting lenders, or preparing applications under this program. However, we can assist with financial forecasting or reporting if your lender requests this information.

Further information can be found here:

Eligible ANZSIC codes.pdf

Economic Resilience Program | business.gov.au

bank-administered-loans-customer-guidance-v2.pdf

economic-resilience-program-faqs.pdf

Joint media release: Now available: $6.15 billion to back Australian industry and shore up supply chains | Ministers

Published: Tuesday 5 May 2026