Scott Morrison says drought the Coalition's 'first call' – but makes no mention of climate

Prime minister suggests Coalition may commit to extra funding relief in Liberal party federal council speech

Scott Morrison has indicated the federal government might be prepared to commit extra relief funding to drought-stricken communities, reaffirming the drought is the government's top priority.

In a triumphal speech to the Liberal party's federal council in Canberra on Saturday, Morrison again said the drought was "the most pressing and biggest call on our budget".