01321pab a2200169 454500 180718b2002 xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d Beattie, Peter The immediate challenge regarding COAG reform 2002 p.57-59. Dec Federalism presented an attractive model for young Australia. Preserving the autonomy of colonies through the retention of state governments and the establishment of a bicameral Commonwealth parliament with a `states house' helped to counter the suspicion of central government. But as a system of government, federalism requires coordination and cooperation between the layers of government. In the history of Australia's federation there are examples that show times of strong cooperation and coordination between the states and the Commonwealth. However more and more, our federation does not enjoy cooperation or coordination on issues of vital importance to all Australians. I believe it is time to look at the way our system of federalism works. We require a mechanism to facilitate coordination and cooperation between the layers of government. - Reproduced. Administrative reform - Australia Administrative reform Australian Journal of Public Administration 54845 54845 54845 0 0 0 0 IIPA IIPA 2018-07-19 Volume no: 61, Issue no: 4 AR55290 2018-07-19 2018-07-19 AR