Nationals push for $1.3bn in drought relief to help party keep seats in next election
by Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#4T2FQ)
Nationals policy document says party will have to 'fight the next election on this issue'
Nationals MPs are pushing for an extra $1.3bn in government stimulus for drought affected communities, arguing direct community support is needed to help the party hold on to seats at the next election.
The push for more government spending comes as the National Farmers' Federation also calls for more commonwealth action, flagging the need for council rate relief and exit packages for stressed farmers wanting to leave the land.
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