Senate debates Bills
Future Drought Fund Bill 2019, Future Drought Fund (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2019; In Committee
Mathias Cormann WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council
12:35 pm
The answer to that question from Senator Hanson is yes. This is only one part of an overall approach. The government does have a commitment to a substantial infrastructure program, including investment in dams where that can be part of an overall approach to help drought-proof Australia. This is one component of a broader policy approach and a commitment from the government to support drought affected areas across Australia.
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