Calls for drought relief have been heeded by the government, Parkes MP Mark Coulton said.
Mr Coulton joined Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and other senior government ministers at a Trangie property on Monday, to discuss potential solutions to the drought gripping close to 60 per cent of NSW.
“The roll up of such a large number of Cabinet ministers from the Australian government is a clear indication that the concerns that have been expressed through all of our electorate offices about the condition of the drought, the deteriorating conditions that were having at the moment is taken very seriously by our government,” Mr Coulton said.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack was also on hand to hear from local farmers, and said a prolonged drought would impact Australias ability to make the most of new Free Trade Agreements with neighbours in Asia.
He also acknowledged the impact drought had on farmers.
“It has a great impact not only on their resilience but also on their mental health, so whatever we can do in that regard, well endeavour to try to ease their burden,” Mr McCormack said.
“We need our farmers three times a day, every day.
“Please be assured were out listening, we will do what we can to help you through this and while we cant make it rain, we can certainly listen. Weve done that today and well certainly have more discussions about what we can do to help you in the future.”
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