What's being done about the drought

KEY POLICIES TO ADDRESS THE DROUGHT

* A Drought Future Fund expected to grow to $5 billion by 2028. From 2020, about $100 million per year will be available for drought resilience projects.

* $50 million in grants for on-farm emergency water infrastructure.

* $30 million to selected charities to support farmers, workers and suppliers.

* $15.3 million in mental health initiatives, including $11 million to expand services at the six existing primary health networks and two new networks.

* A program to make $1 million grants available for local council will be extended to a further 21 shires.

* A new online hub for information about access to services and support hosted by the National Farmers' Federation.

* $15 million grant program for not-for-profit regional community groups.

ALREADY ANNOUNCED

* $1.8 billion already announced in assistance measures and concessional loans to support drought-affected farmers and communities.

* Extending the Farm Household Allowance from three years to four. Raising the asset threshold from $2.6 million to $5 million and temporary supplement of up to $12,000 for couples.

* Up to $72 million for a special drought round from the National Water Infrastructure Fund.

* $75 million for drought communities program which gives money to councils and shires in this financial year.

* Additional support for producers and graziers to help manage pest animals and weeds.

* Primary producers can immediately deduct the cost of fodder storage assets such as silos and hay sheds used to store grain and animal feed.

(Source: Prime Minister's address to drought summit.)