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Agriculture Minister assures drought aid does not breach trade deals

Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie insists any drought assistance the government is providing for farmers doesn't contravene its free-trade deals.

Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie. Source: AAP
Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie. Source: AAP

Federal Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie insists the Morrison government's support programs for farmers during the drought doesn't contravene any of the nation's free-trade agreements.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a further $100 million of extra assistance measures to help farmers and communities as the crippling dry continues to bite.

Asked on Sky News' Speers program on Sunday whether such support jeopardised Australia's free-trade obligations, Senator McKenize said: "No, it doesn't at all."

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