Dominic Giannini

Beijing is reviewing the sanctions through a five-month process after the Albanese government agreed to suspend Australia's dispute lodged with the World Trade Organisation until March 31.

A 10-year frequent traveller visa scheme to Australia will also be extended to eligible ASEAN nations and East Timor.

Angry shoppers will have a chance to have their say on supermarket prices and the effect it has on their household budgets as part of a new inquiry. 

Almost $600 million is being put towards erecting six "cyber shields" around Australian infrastructure and businesses to protect them from attacks and to secure networks.

Labor will face pressure to push through parts of its own workplace law reform package with the crossbench and coalition teaming up to force the government's hand.

Farmers will be on the frontline of climate change as natural disasters such as droughts worsen and become more frequent, the treasurer is warning.

Gold Coast councillor turned parliamentarian Cameron Caldwell has pledged to protect local and small businesses and maintain his community roots.

Fee-free TAFE enrolments have topped 214,000, soaring past the initial 180,000 target six months earlier than anticipated.

A last-ditch effort to block pharmacies needing to bring in 60-day medicine dispensing is expected to fail.