SKIP TO MAIN CONTENT

PM to talk drought package this week

Details of a drought assistance package to help Queensland and NSW farmers will be fleshed out this week in cabinet discussions.

sheep that were sold at the Forbes sale yards
File (AAP)

1 min read

Published

Updated

Source: AAP


Skip to article content

Prime Minister Tony Abbott will flesh out a drought assistance package for farmers in NSW and Queensland this week.

Mr Abbott told reporters on Monday the details of a "fair and fiscally responsible" package would be discussed with cabinet colleagues this week, including Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce.

He said it was understood the situation affecting parts of NSW and Queensland was serious and a response would be made as quickly as possible.


Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world