Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Water Resources Minister David Littleproud, Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Education Minister Dan Tehan at a press conference at Parliament House. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
A MERINGUR farmer says the Federal Government's new farm drought loans need to be acted on "within a month" to give farmers a chance to prepare for next season.
Graeme Ruchel said the loans had the potential to provide "breathing space" to farmers, but only if they were able to be accessed quickly.
