Welcome to the Council of Australian Governments' (COAG) website
COAG is the peak intergovernmental forum in Australia, comprising the Prime Minister, State Premiers, Territory Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).
Council of Australian Governments Meeting - 19 and 20 April 2010, Canberra
The Communiqué and related documents are available on the Meetings Outcomes page.
2010 Productivity Commission Report into Gambling
On 23 June 2010, the Commonwealth Government released the 2010 Productivity Commission Report into Gambling. The report is now available for consideration by States, Territories, industry and the wider community.
In July 2008 the Council of Australian Governments resolved that the Commonwealth Government should request the Productivity Commission to update its 1999 inquiry report into gambling.
In early 2010, the Productivity Commission provided its updated report on gambling to the Commonwealth Government. In June the Commonwealth Government released this report which contains 48 recommendations covering electronic gaming machines, online gambling, wagering and State and Territory governance arrangements.
The Commonwealth Government Media Release is available from The Hon Jenny Macklin MP's website.
National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement
On 20 April 2010, COAG agreed, with the exception of Western Australia, to sign the following National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement.
- National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement - RTF 1.05 MB
- National Health and Hospitals Network Agreement - PDF 406KB
National Partnership Agreement
- Nation Building and Jobs National Partnership Agreement - PDF 246KB
- Nation Building and Jobs National Partnership Agreement - RTF 461KB
About this Site
This site provides information relating to the structure and function of COAG as well as the outcomes and agreements reached in meetings.
The outcomes of the most recent meetings and all other meetings are linked directly under the Meeting Outcomes section where they are listed by year. A subject index of the meeting outcomes is also provided under Issues by Subject.
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