Council for the Australian Federation
The Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) was formed in
October 2006 to support and enhance our federal system by providing
an intergovernmental forum for State and Territory leaders in
Australia. Each State and Territory Premier or Chief Minister is a
member of CAF and the current Chair is the Premier of South
Australia, the Hon Jay Weatherill MP.
In 2010, the Council reviewed its operations and refreshed its
objectives. The Council's objectives are to:
- work toward common understanding of the States' and
Territories' positions in relation to policy issues involving
the Commonwealth Government
- take a leadership role on key national policy issues,
including the Federation, that are not addressed by the
Commonwealth Government.
Visit the Council for the Australian Federation website
for more information.