Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

I confirmed with the parliamentary secretary when they last met. She told me that they were probably meeting today. So, I do not know why the senator was not told, but I have heard various Liberal premiers wax lyrical on the issue. As I understand it, there is a select council of ministers. I remember seeing the report in Minister Garrett's last meeting with them. This council will report to the COAG processes. We are engaged with the states in implementing the national improvement plan. We are engaged with those states. There is a select council in place. There is a bit of push and shove about who is going to pay for what, but that is part of the normal COAG processes. But we are seriously engaged with the states. (Time expired)