Government announces funding plans pre-Budget

Scott Morrison announces his government's dam plan in Queensland Source: SBS

The Federal Government is pledging to build a 5.4 billion-dollar mega dam in Queensland - in a pre-election cash splash. The announcement comes just a week out from the federal budget, with the coalition looking at ways to ease cost of living pressures.

The Prime Minister has been at a port in Townsville, promising to build a body of water in Queensland four times the size of Sydney Harbour.

Rising fuel costs prompt calls for government to reduce excise - but would that help?

Download the free SBS Radio app to listen live and on-demand or explore podcasts.

Visit our Facebook for more Japanese stories and images.