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3.08pm on May 2, 2014
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With that, it is just about time we rode off into the sunset. To think about the meaning of Federation and whether we would be better connected if we went for a run around parliament at 5.30am.
But before that, what did we learn?
Say what you like about the Audit Commission, at least it practised what it preached (cutting money from itself);
As we bask in the post COAG glow, Andrew Meares has a puzzle for you.
And it is harder than you think.
2.42pm on May 2, 2014
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It being Friday, it is also time for a briefing on Operation Sovereign Borders.
(Remember the days of those weekly press conferences? Seems like years ago now, given all the stoof that's happened this year.)
Immigration Minister Scott Morrison has issued a statement to say that there have been "FOUR FULL CALENDAR MONTHS WITHOUT A SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE SMUGGLING VENTURE".
The press release also reminds us that four months is also equal to a third of the year.
Commander of OSB Angus Campbell was seen getting a coffee at Aussie's at Parliament House earlier today.
Perhaps toasting the boat-preventing success of his efforts.
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2.23pm on May 2, 2014
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What's the collective noun for premiers?
Prime Minister Tony Abbott with state premiers and chief ministers at the COAG press conference. Photo: Andrew Meares
2.23pm on May 2, 2014
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After that 40 minute effort (quite brief for a COAG presser), Tony Abbott wraps things up.
The PM's office say a date has not been set yet for the next COAG meeting.
2.18pm on May 2, 2014
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Back to the GST.
Tasmania and South Australia are not as keen as the likes of WA about a change in the way the tax is distributed.
SA Premier Jay Weatherill is asked for his views and replies by taking a big 'ol swipe at Colin Barnett (who is sitting but two seats away).
"They have struck it rich and they have decided they want to essentially cut themselves adrift from the rest of the Federation, which I think is intellectually bankrupt and also morally bankrupt, says Weatherill.
(With this, the PM gives Barnett a pat on the arm.)
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2.13pm on May 2, 2014
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The Prime Minister when asked for his reaction to Gallacher says he "can't comment on matters that I have been absent from".
TA explains that he has been in a COAG meeting and isn't familiar with what may or may not have happened today in Sydney.
One of the (many) headline recommendations out of the Aud Com report yesterday was that the feds should hand over responsibility for schools and hospitals to the states.
The PM is asked if he has a view on this.
Tony Abbott says that it's a "proper" subject for discussion, but adopts a wait and see approach for now (given the white papering going on).
"Let's see where this discussion goes because we're at the beginning of a process."
He is also asked about the recommendation that states could levy income tax.
"The last thing I want to see is any idea of double taxation," the PM replies.
"People are perfectly entitled to put things on the table ... but in the end ... if there is to be any substantial change, obviously it has to be something which is supported by the Commonwealth government. ."
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2.01pm on May 2, 2014
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While you're getting excited about GST changes, Tony Abbott leaps in to say:
"I want to stress that the position the Commonwealth government took to the election [is], we have no plans for change in this area..."