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David Littleproud says he put Jacinta Price forward for the role because she was the best candidate.

Federal Nationals leader David Littleproud said it's clear that Qantas did the wrong thing and pointed out that new CEO Vanessa Hudson was chief financial officer at the time.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud said his party did not have malicious intent in not supporting the voice but believed it would add more bureaucracy to closing the gap.

The Nationals announced last year they will be opposing the Voice, and party leader and Deputy Opposition Leader David Littleproud welcomed the decision made by the senior coalition party today.

Federal Nationals Leader David Littleproud speaks during the LNP Convention in Brisbane.

If Littleproud disciplined Joyce – for example by removing him from the frontbench – he potentially could make trouble for himself.

Leader of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the latest infestation is another sign that Labor has lost control of eradicating the pest.

Mr Littleproud said Sen Nampijinpa Price was not stirring up the issue but had simply answered a question about the issue.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud weighed in on the issue, saying hate laws banning Nazi salutes and similar gestures will only work if people are actually charged.

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is willing to drag China before the World Trade Organisation over its threats to slap major tariffs on Australian barley.

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Australia should be proud of its push for a global coronavirus investigation and the government would "probably" go to the WTO over the barley dispute.

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said the government had no intention of retaliating with tariffs of its own, insisting Australia had no interest in a trade war.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says “arbitrary restrictions” placed on regional and rural Australia are having serious impacts.

In fact, even today, I think you have seen that there’s increased demand for iron ore out of China,” Agriculture Minister David Littleproud told reporters.

Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud said on Thursday he had asked government officials from the Group of 20 major economies to back a plan to end wildlife wet markets.

Mr Littleproud said Australia should be proud of its push for a global coronavirus investigation.

She said Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said in a radio interview that was possible - but the Department of Agriculture maintains Melbourne is the only option.

Drought Minister David Littleproud has sparked confusion with a pledge no farmer will be kicked off a federal government payment after its four-year time limit expires.

Federal Minister for Natural Disaster and Emergency Management David Littleproud said the grants would enable people to "clean up, repair damaged equipment and replace stock".

Josh Frydenberg and David Littleproud are on a three-day visit to drought-affected towns.