Published: November 08, 2018
Crossbencher reaches deal with prime minister after Wentworth byelection cost Coalition its one-seat majority
Scott Morrison has pledged more than $200m for Queensland water projects to shore up Bob Katter’s support in the House of Representatives following the loss of the government’s lower house majority.
After a meeting between the prime minister and the lower house crossbencher on Thursday, Katter pledged support for the government during confidence votes, and has guaranteed supply in return for up to $180m for the Hughenden irrigation scheme and $54 million for the Hells Gate dam.
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