More Effective Government
COAG - A new partnership with other governments
Given that delivery of basic services is the responsibility of the States and Territories, partnership with this level of government is critical to the success of our strategies.
COAG is the key forum through which reforms will be advanced.
COAG has adopted the Australian Government’s targets, and agreed on a new model of cooperation to meet our ‘closing the gap’ commitments. A COAG Working Group on Indigenous Reform will progress work to reach our targets.
The Government is also working to ensure that local government meets its obligation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially in the Northern Territory which is bringing in major local government reforms from 1 July 2008.