Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council

The Australia and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council is responsible for the development of domestic food regulatory policy and the development of policy guidelines for setting domestic food standards. Membership of the Council comprises Health Ministers from Australian States and Territories, the Australian Government, and New Zealand as well as other Ministers from related portfolios (Primary Industries, Consumer Affairs etc) where these have been nominated by their jurisdictions.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/foodsecretariat-anz.htm

Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (AHMAC)

This site has been established to facilitate the work of Members of the Australian Health Ministers' Conference and the Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council.

http://www.ahmac.gov.au/

Australian Transport Council (ATC)

The Australian Transport Council (ATC) is a Ministerial forum for Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers to consult and provide advice to governments on the co-ordination and integration of all surface transport and road policy issues at a national level.

http://www.atcouncil.gov.au/

Community & Disability Services Ministers' Advisory Council (CDSMAC)

This site has been established to facilitate the work of Members of the Community and Disability Services Ministers' Conference (CDSMC) and the Community & Disability Services Ministers' Advisory Council (CDSMAC).

http://www.csmac.gov.au/

Cultural Ministers Council (CMC)

The Cultural Ministers Council is the ministerial forum for the exchange of views on issues affecting cultural activities in Australia and New Zealand, and the basis for cooperative effort of cultural benefit to citizens of Australian States and Territories and New Zealand.

http://www.cmc.gov.au/

Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (MCATSIA)

The Ministerial Council of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs (MCATSIA) is a forum through which Commonwealth and State and Territory Ministers with responsibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs can meet to discuss issues of mutual interest and to consider reports on relevant Commonwealth, State, Territory and Local Government activities.

http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/About-DIA/Policies/COAG/MCATSIA--SCATSIA/

Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA)

The Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (MCEECDYA) was established on 1 July 2009. MCEECDYA is responsible for: Primary and secondary education; Youth affairs and youth policy relating to schooling; Cross-sectoral matters including transitions and careers; Early childhood development including early childhood education and care; and International education (school education).

http://www.mceetya.edu.au/mceecdya/about_mceecdya,11318.html

Ministerial Council for Federal Financial Relations

A key feature of the Federal Financial Framework is the centralised payment arrangements which will simplify payments to the States, aid transparency and improve the States' budget processes. The framework also includes a standard form, and design principles for agreements between the Commonwealth and States.

http://www.federalfinancialrelations.gov.au/

Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE)

Established to deliver the economic and environmental benefits for Australia from implementation of the COAG national energy policy framework. It is the national policy and governance body for the Australian energy market, including for electricity and gas.

http://www.mce.gov.au/

Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC)

The Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC) consists of the Australian Federal, State/Territory and New Zealand government ministers responsible for primary industries, natural resources, environment and water policy.

http://www.mincos.gov.au/

Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC)

The Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC) consists of the Australian/State/Territory and New Zealand government ministers responsible for agriculture, food, fibre, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture industries/production and rural adjustment policy.

http://www.mincos.gov.au

Regional Development Council (RDC)

The Regional Development Council (RDC) is the Ministerial Council responsible for regional development issues in Australia. It comprises the Australian Commonwealth, State/Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for regional development, and a representative from the Australian Local Government Association.

http://www.rdcouncil.gov.au/

Standing Council on Law and Justice

The Standing Council on Law and Justice (SCLJ) comprises the Attorneys-General of the Commonwealth and states and territories, the Western Australia Minister for Corrective Services and the Minister of Justice of New Zealand. Formerly known as the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General.

http://www.scag.gov.au/

Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE)

The Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE) was established in September 2011. SCOTESE has high-level policy responsibility for the national tertiary education, skills and employment system, including strategic policy, priority setting, planning and performance, and key cross-sectoral issues.

http://www.scotese.natese.gov.au/