Improving Commonwealth-State Relations: Now and in the Future

06 February 2007

The Hon. John Brumby MP

Relations between the Commonwealth and state governments have been a continual source of tension in our federal system. The relationship can wax and wane, from confrontation and friction to cooperation and collaboration.

Broad Topics: Arts and Social Sciences

Sub-topics: Policy & Political Science

Areas: ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences

Victorian Treasurer John Brumby has been a key driver of Commonwealth and state policy agendas in areas of education and health infrastructure, innovation and financial relations.

Mr Brumby has led the wave for a new National Reform Agenda based on detailed research and policy analysis presented to COAG. His efforts in innovation infrastructure and desire to reform intergovernmental financial relations put him in an excellent position to discuss tangible improvements to Commonwealth and state relations, now and in the future.