This discussion paper, to prepare for the Reform of the Federation Green Paper, was published online after several chapters were leaked to the media. The Green Paper is yet to be finalised and is intended to be released later in 2015 after further discussions with the States and Territories. Introduction Australia’s Federation has worked well...

Prime Minister Tony Abbott claims the Government cannot change the GST without the agreement of the states and territories, and consensus in the federal parliament.

This issues paper examines the arrangements and institutions underpinning Australia’s Federation, including the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) and financial arrangements between the Commonwealth and the States and Territories. It asks questions to prompt discussion on possible options for reform. INTRODUCTION On 10 October 2014, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG): ... acknowledged the importance...

This issues paper examines the current arrangements put in place by governments to support our educational attainment: specifically in child care and early learning and schooling as Part A of two-part paper. More specifically and consistent with the White Paper’s Terms of Reference, it considers how the current split of roles and responsibilities, and the...

This issues paper examines the current arrangements put in place by governments to support our educational attainment and particularly in post-school, in vocational education and training (VET) and higher education - as Part B of a two-part paper. More specifically and consistent with the White Paper’s Terms of Reference, it considers how the current split...