Tony Abbott's 'green army' expected to be abolished in budget update

Former prime minister's policy reportedly to be dumped to increase Landcare funding as part of backpacker tax deal with Greens

Tony Abbott's signature "green army" has been earmarked for the axe in the upcoming midyear budget review, according to reports.

The move would save $350m, with $100m used to increase funding to Landcare as part of the government's backpacker tax deal with the Greens.