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100			_aBeattie, Peter
245			_aThe immediate challenge regarding COAG reform
260			_c2002
300			_ap.57-59.
362			_aDec
520			_aFederalism 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.
650			_aAdministrative reform - Australia
650			_aAdministrative reform
773			_aAustralian Journal of Public Administration
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