Audit ordered after $1m assistance given to Victorian region not affected by drought

David Littleproud is taking a closer look at drought funding methodology as he prepares to visit outback towns hit by dry spells.

Audit ordered after $1m assistance given to Victorian town not drought-affected. Source: Supplied

Water Resources Minister David Littleproud has requested a forensic audit of drought assistance funding after $1 million was given to a local council that does not need it.

But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists he is not bothered by the curious case of the drought cash.

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