5.5 Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS)

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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5.5.1 Overview of RAFS

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

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5.5.2 Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.3 Requirements Applicable to Farm Transfer

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Criteria Applicable to the Farm Transfer Transaction

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Transfer Requirements Where Property Owned by Company or Trust

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Requirement for Farmer to Divest all Farming Interests

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Requirement for Transfer to Eligible Descendant

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.4 Requirements Applicable to Farmer or Former Partner

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Farmer Must be a Qualifying Farmer

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Requirement for Farmer to Hold Qualifying Interest

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Requirements Applicable to Widow/Widower or Former Partner

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.5 Requirement for Active Involvement of Eligible Descendants

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Application of Requirement for Active Involvement

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Active Involvement

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.6 Claims for Participation in RAFS

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Lodgement of a Pre-Assessment Request

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Lodgement of RAFS Claim

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Identifying Date of Transfer

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.7 Valuation of Farm Assets

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Assessment of Farm Value

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Retaining a Life Interest

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Application of Assets Limit

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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5.5.8 The Farmers' Income Test

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Application of the Farmers' Income Test

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Assessment of Non-Farm Income

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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Assessment of Farm Income

    

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This chapter outlines the eligibility requirements and general features of the Retirement Assistance for Farmers Scheme (RAFS) which commenced on 15 September 1997 and ceased on 30 June 2001.

Note: it may still be possible for a former farmer to participate in RAFS, however, the farm property transfer must have taken place on or before 30 June 2001 and the eligibility criteria for that period must have been satisfied.    

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Policy Library – Eligibility Criteria for Participation in RAFS

Section 5.5.2

 

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