China's aggressive trade tariffs have cost the Australian economy millions of dollars, but the damage isn't anywhere nearly as bad as originally anticipated.

Labor has accused the Morrison government of "rorting on a industrial scale" over the awarding of funding in a regional grants program

There were a handful of controversial motions voted down or withdrawn from the party's three-day federal conference.

Aussie farmers could lead the world in reducing agricultural greenhouse gases, while at the same time significantly improving their productivity, experts say.

China's Ministry of Commerce announced the new measures would kick in from Sunday and last five years.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has called on his party to "do better" when it comes to the treatment of women.

The Murray-Darling Basin water market is vulnerable to manipulation the competition watchdog says, and has recommended setting up a new agency to oversee trading activity.

A plan to give farmers and regional communities the opportunity to invest in all nearby renewable energy projects has taken a significant step forward.

The government has ruled out an amnesty for undocumented migrants despite calls from within the Nationals and a coalition-initiated farm workforce strategy.

One of the nation's most senior public servants has admitted the system is under pressure