Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I'm not aware of any such research. Obviously, Australia has experienced droughts for ever and ever. That is just a function of the country we live in, and that's why we've got to come up with ever better measures to deal with the drought. Before the Senate we have an important measure to help support regional communities with projects to further improve their drought resilience and preparedness.