Water Resources Minister David Littleproud has requested a forensic audit of drought assistance funding after $1 million was given to a local council that does not need it.
But Prime Minister Scott Morrison insists he is not bothered by the curious case of the drought cash.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and David Littleproud throw hay to feed cattle on Eumungerie Farm in New South Wales.The Moyne Shire Council, in southwest Victoria, received the surprise cash injection last week but councillor Colin Ryan said the area was not drought-affected.
"It shouldn't be a politician's decision, it should be predicated off the best science, and the bureau are the ones that provide that to us."
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