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The plan could raise economic output by about $5.7 billion, reduce welfare costs by $620 million and generate 53,000 jobs over the next four years.

"With a population of over 260 million and a growing middle-class, Indonesia presents huge opportunities."

Part four of a special report: why some are 'rusted off'

'My perspective of Joh's plans were somewhat coloured by having seen first hand the way he and his Queensland Cabinet worked. It was a disgrace.'

He was one of our longest serving politicians and immensely proud of the Nationals' achievements, but Ian Sinclair is also disappointed by some of today's MPs.

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 3 of this special report, we look at if the Nationals can maintain their relevance in a crowded rural political landscape.

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 2 of this special report, we look at the how the modern Nats differ from their Country Party ancestors.

Marking 100 years of the Nationals: In part 1 of this special report, we look the long history of the Nationals, who have at times wielded extraordinary power in shaping Australia.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is set to announce an overhaul of Australia's defence strategy, with less reliance on the US, and aimed squarely at China.