COAG 2007

COAG Communique released.

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 20th meeting on 20 December 2007. In addition to the Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Commonwealth and State and Territory Treasurers also attended.

COAG agreed to a new model of cooperation underpinned by more effective working arrangements. COAG identified seven areas for its 2008 work agenda: health and ageing; the productivity agenda – including education, skills, training and early childhood; climate change and water; infrastructure; business regulation and competition; housing; and Indigenous reform. COAG, 20 December 2007.