The Victorian Government is committed to developing new policy to ensure Victoria has a thriving economy, quality services and caring communities. As part of this process, the Victorian Government has developed a new strategic approach to its shared responsibilities with the Commonwealth Government, focusing on meeting the needs of Victorians today and in the future.
| Cross-Border Issues Meeting NSW-Victoria 2007 | |
| On 17 August 2007, the heads of NSW and Victorian Government departments attended the second NSW-Victoria Cross-Border Issues meeting in Albury, NSW. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and address issues that affect people who live and work along the NSW-Victoria border.
The meeting was informed by discussions with local NSW and Victorian Members of Parliament and Mayors about common problems faced by communities on the border. This meeting is part of a broader framework of intergovernmental forums through which States and Territories are working to address inconsistencies arising from the interaction of different jurisdictional regimes. |
| National Reform Agenda | |
| The History of the National Reform Agenda |
| Victoria‘s National Infrastructure Audit - Final Report to the Australian Council of Australian Governments Infrastructure Working Group and Infrastructure Australia | |
| On 30 June 2008, the Victorian Government submitted its contribution to the National Infrastructure Audit to the Commonwealth Government and Infrastructure Australia. Victoria's National Infrastructure Audit provides a strategic overview of Victoria's infrastructure requirements in the areas of land transport, water, airports, sea ports, energy and telecommunications. The Audit aims to identify those key infrastructure projects that will most contribute to Victoria's future productivity growth. |
| Major steps forward for COAG in 2008 | |
| The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 20th meeting in Melbourne in December 2007. COAG recognised a unique opportunity for Commonwealth-State cooperation to take major steps forward for the Australian Community. COAG identified seven areas for its 2008 work agenda. It agreed to a new model including the establishment of seven working groups. |
| Australia‘s Federal Future – a report to the Council for the Australian Federation | |
| Professor Glenn Withers and Associate Professor Anne Twomey have prepared a report for the Council for the Australian Federation on what federalism has to offer Australia. The report uses international comparisons and political and economic analysis to demonstrate the social and economic advantages our federal system delivers. |
| Council of Australian Governments 27th meeting - 2 July 2009 | |
| COAG held its 27th meeting in Darwin on Thursday 2 July. The Prime Minister, State and Territory First Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association met to discuss a wide-ranging agenda, with the main focus on indigenous matters. The communique detailing the outcomes of the meeting is available through the COAG website. |
| National Education Project | |
| The Department of Premier and Cabinet conducted a major research and policy development project on the national education and training agenda. The project provides a significant, evidence-based contribution to national debate on education and training issues. |
| April 2007 | |
| The Victorian Government releases reports on the growing impact of obesity and type 2 diabetes; the final version of Victoria's plan to improve literacy and numeracy outcomes; and Victoria's plan to improve outcomes in early childhood. A joint report by Australia's States and Territories is also released on the Future of Schooling in Australia. |
| July 2006 | |
| The Victorian Government releases a report on mental health reform and a statement on national water reform. |
| May 2004 | |
| Victorian Government advocates that collaboration between governments in key areas of health, education and early childhood development is crucial. |
| Council of Australian Governments 26th Meeting - 30 April 2009 | |
| The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 26th meeting in Hobart on Thursday 30 April. The Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association were joined for the meeting by Commonwealth, State and the Australian Capital Territory Treasurers and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery. The outcomes of the meeting can be found in the communique, which is available through the COAG website. |
| Council for the Australian Federation 6th Meeting - 29 May 2009 | |
| The Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) held its 6th meeting on Friday 29 May 2009 in Brisbane. State and Territory Premiers and Chief Ministers were joined by Treasurers to discuss strategic issues, policy innovation and CAF projects. Following the meeting, CAF released its submission to the Henry Tax Review, the third paper in the Federalist Paper series, and three reports investigating the potential impact on States and Territories of the Commonwealth Government's proposed introduction of a Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS). These, along with the CAF communique detailing the outcomes of the meeting, are available through the CAF website. |
| Council for the Australian Federation | |
| The Council for the Australian Federation comprises all State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers and is currently chaired by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh. The Council for the Australian Federation has been created by the Premiers and Chief Ministers of all States and Territories as a means of working together to improve the way that the States and Territories deliver many key services that affect Australians’ daily lives. |
| Council of Australian Governments 25th Meeting | |
| The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 25th meeting in Canberra on 5 February 2009. The Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association were joined by Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasurers. This special COAG meeting was called to discuss the implementation of the $42 billion stimulus package, announced by the Prime Minister and Treasurer on Tuesday 3 February. The outcomes of the meeting can be found in the COAG communique available through the COAG website. |
| 2008 NSW-Victoria Senior Officials‘ Cross-Border Issues Meeting | |
| The 2008 NSW-Victoria Senior Officials' Cross-Border Issues Meeting was held in Mildura on 4 September 2008. Follow the link above for outcomes of this meeting, and information on the NSW-Victoria Local Representatives' Cross-Border Issues Consultation Forum. |
| Council of Australian Governments 23rd Meeting - 2 October 2008 | |
| The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 23rd meeting in Perth on 2 October 2008. The Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association were joined by Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasurers. This was the third of four COAG meetings scheduled to be held in 2008, with the final meeting in Canberra on 17 November. The outcomes of the meeting can be found in the COAG communique available through the COAG website. |
| Council of Australian Governments‘ 22nd meeting | |
| The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) held its 22nd meeting in Sydney on 3 July 2008. The Prime Minister, Premiers, Chief Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association were joined by Commonwealth, State and Territory Treasurers. This was the second of four COAG meetings scheduled to be held in 2008. The outcomes of the meeting can be found in the COAG communique available through the COAG website. |
| May 2006 | |
| Victorian Premier releases a report on Commonwealth-State funding mechanisms |
| February 2006 | |
| COAG meets and announces National Reform Agenda in line with the Premier's 'Third Wave of National Reform' paper |
| August 2005 | |
| Victorian Premier proposes A Third Wave of National Reform: A New National Reform Initiative for COAG |
| June 2005 | |
| COAG meets and agrees to focus on a possible new national reform agenda. |
| May 2005 | |
| Victorian Premier releases Communique to advance public discussion about a new national agenda for reform. |
| Council for the Australian Federation - April 2007 | |
| The Council for the Australian Federation held its third meeting on 12 April 2007. The Council made a significant commitment to address climate change and discussed collaborative approaches to cutting red tape. The Council also discussed investment in human capital through the National Reform Agenda. |