47th COAG held in Cairns

State and territory leaders have made pledges to reform the way Australia manages recycling, vocational education, mental health issues and the Murray-Darling Basin. The announcements came at the 47th general meeting of the Council of Australian Governments, or COAG, in Cairns.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers his introductory remarks during the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting in Cairns, Friday, August 9, 2019. Source: AAP