The former Victorian premier has defended a decision to travel to China for a military commemorative event, saying a constructive relationship with Australia's largest trading partner was in the country's national interest.

One Liberal MP says Price's suggestion Labor was prioritising Indian migrants because they vote Labor was a "head-in-hand moment".

One group claims 16-year-old Andika died after being assaulted by police at one of the protests that have erupted across Indonesia.

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland says the payout will be the largest class action settlement in Australian history, saying it is "just and fair" to compensate victims of the unlawful debt recovery scheme.

The High Court rejects a special leave application from Mr Roberts-Smith to challenge a Federal Court ruling against his bid to sue Nine newspapers over allegations about war crimes.

The concert was set to take place in the Great Hall of Parliament House and celebrate Japan's defeat in World War II, but it was blocked by Australian officials, sparking a diplomatic blame game.