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Ministerial Councils

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 Australian, State and Territory consultations and advice to governments on the coordination and integration of all 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.mcatsia.gov.au/

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 Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE)

The Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) commenced from 1 July 2009. MCTEE is responsible for: Higher Education; Vocational Education and Training; International Education (non school); Adult and Community Education; the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); Employment; and Youth policy relating to participation in tertiary education, work and workforce productivity.

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Skills/Programs/Pages/Ministerial_Council.aspx

Ministerial Council on Consumer Affairs (MCCA)

Consists of all Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for fair trading, consumer protection laws and credit laws. The role of MCCA is to consider consumer affairs and fair trading matters of national significance and, where possible, develop a consistent approach to those issues.

http://www.consumer.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/

Online and Communications Council

The Online and Communications Council (formally known as the Online Council) operates as the peak ministerial forum across governments for consultation and coordination of information and communication issues of a national strategic importance.

http://www.occ.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 Federal, State and Territory Ministers responsible for regional development and a representative from the Australian Local Government Association.

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

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