Drought Assistance

The Hon. H.M. GIROLAMO (Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:29): Supplementary: if the farmers are so crucial, why won't the minister announce expanding funding for charity hay runs?

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:30): The funding for charity hay runs is not yet fully expended, and hay runs are continuing.