A communiqué is released after each COAG meeting as the public record of the meeting. Other documents relating to the meeting, such as signed intergovernmental agreements and commissioned reports, may also be released.
On this website you will find communiqués and related documents for all COAG meetings since 2007. To find what you are looking for, you can use the search function at the top of each page.
Recent meetings
COAG Meeting Communiqué, 9 August 2019
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 47th general meeting today in Cairns: the first time COAG has been held outside a capital city. Leaders made progress at today’s meeting on priority issues for keeping the Australian economy strong and improving the lives of all Australians.
COAG meeting Communiqué, 12 December 2018
COAG held its 46th meeting today in Adelaide. Leaders made progress on priority economic, social and national security issues to improve the lives and ensure the safety of all Australians.
COAG meeting Communiqué, 9 February 2018
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 45th general meeting today in Canberra. The Premier of Tasmania was represented by a Senior Official as the Tasmanian Government is in caretaker, ahead of an election to be held on 3 March 2018.
Special Meeting of the Council of Australian Governments on Counter-Terrorism Communiqué, 5 October 2017
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its Special Meeting on Counter-Terrorism today, in Canberra. Leaders considered practical and legislative measures to ensure national consistency on counter-terrorism.
COAG meeting Communiqué, 9 June 2017
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 44th meeting today, in Hobart. Leaders welcomed Premiers Berejiklian and McGowan to their first meeting.
COAG meeting Communiqué, 9 December 2016
At its 43rd meeting, in Canberra, COAG committed to a strategic, shared vision with clear reform priorities.
COAG Meeting Communiqué, 1 April 2016
At its 42nd meeting, in Canberra, COAG increased hospital funding and made an historic commitment to explore fundamental changes to our federation that will drive economic reform and secure better outcomes for all Australians. We have sharpened our focus on improving Indigenous economic participation and received our final report on reducing violence against women and their children – an issue of ongoing concern for all of us...
COAG Meeting Communiqué, 11 December 2015
At its 41st meeting today in Sydney, COAG focussed on reforms to drive economic growth, improve living standards and make our community safer. Leaders welcomed the Prime Minister to his first COAG.
COAG Special Meeting Communiqué, 23 July 2015
The Council of Australian Governments held its 40th meeting today in Sydney. It was a special meeting to reinforce our commitment to act against the threats to our community from violent extremists, family violence and the drug ice.
COAG Meeting Communiqué, 17 April 2015
The Council of Australian Governments held its 39th meeting today in Canberra. Leaders welcomed Premiers Andrews and Palaszczuk, Chief Minister Barr and Mayor Pickard to their first COAG meeting.
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Records of past COAG meetings
COAG meeting communiqués for the dates 7 December 1992 to 13 April 2007 are available on the Australian Government Web Archive. Communiques from the Special Premiers' Conference on 30 July 1991, and the Premiers and Chief Ministers Meeting on 21-22 November 1991, are also available on the Australian Government Web Archive.