Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Federal Financial Relations

COAG has reaffirmed its commitment to cooperative working arrangements through an historic new IGA that provides an overarching framework for the Commonwealth’s financial relations with the States and Territories (the States). 

More information on this Agreement and National Partnerships is now available.

COAG Secretariat

The Council of Australian Governments Secretariat is located within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet .

The Secretariat undertakes a range of administrative functions to support the intergovernmental framework. The Secretariat also provides assistance to the Prime Minister in her capacity as chair of the Council of Australian Governments and to the Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in his role as chairman of the supporting committee of senior officials.

Contact:

Assistant Secretary
COAG Unit
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
1 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600


Postal Address:
PO Box 6500
Canberra ACT 2600


Telephone (02) 6271 5343 or facsimile (02) 6271 5177.

Last Updated: 18 February, 2011