Your Statement *
I understand and declare that:
1. I have read, understood and will comply with the scheme guidelines.
2. The information I have provided in this application is true and correct.
3. If I am applying on behalf of a partnership, trust or corporation, I have the authority to make this application on its behalf.
4. The applicant of this application meets the eligibility criteria for an eligible business in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
5. I will be required to repay any overpayment or any misappropriate payment (not paid in accordance with the scheme) that I receive from the Authority as a result of my application.
6. I may be required to provide to the Authority my personal tax returns in addition to financial information for all business entities with which I have a formal interest including companies, partnerships, trusts and self-managed super funds.
7. The invoices claimed under this application have not been recovered through insurance or used to secure any other government funding and I have not been reimbursed for these invoices in the past.
8. I authorise the Authority to discuss this application with relevant private/public authorities, financial lending institutions and accountants, including my nominated financial counsellor/advisor and my nominated contact person. If required, I will provide documents from the relevant authority, including any third-party authorities to permit the Authority to do this.
9. The Authority may share information provided in this application with other NSW or Commonwealth Government agencies for the purpose of coordinating the administration and assessment of related Government programs.
10. The Authority may use and provide the information from this application to a third party engaged by the Authority for the purposes of assessing the effectiveness of the scheme.
11. Any assistance received under this scheme will be applied in accordance with the scheme guidelines and the Authority may conduct an audit or inspection, or seek verification through official third parties as needed.
12. The Authority can make relevant enquiries to ensure I receive my correct entitlement.
13. I will seek independent financial advice to understand the taxation implications of assistance granted to me, if needed.
14. Statistics will be collected and analysed in such a way as to protect my anonymity.
15. I agree to provide feedback in relation to this scheme.
16. I have obtained/will obtain all required work approvals and permits prior to commencing work, and I understand the need for any development to be ecologically sustainable, in accordance with the Rural Assistance Act 1989 (NSW). If requested, I will provide evidence of these approvals and permits to the Authority.