Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

The budget has few new investment measures aimed outside the major cities, David Littleproud says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The federal budget has failed Australians living in rural communities, Nationals leader David Littleproud has declared, calling it a targeted assault on the regions.

Following the Albanese government's third budget, handed down on Tuesday night, Mr Littleproud said there were few new investments outside the major cities.