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The debate about federalism is gathering momentum. Australia’s system of government is facing renewed scrutiny as we enter an era where blame-shifting, cost-shifting and duplication between the three spheres of government have become part of the public debate (e.g. House of Representatives 2003; LGI 2006; Dollery 2005; Wild River 2006). As a nation, we have already passed up two prime opportunities to reflect on the nature of our federation and how it should evolve to meet the nation’s needs. The Centenary of Federation was a lost opportunity; something we did not take sufficient advantage of. So, too, was the constitutional debate on whether or not Australia should become a republic or retain the monarchy. On that occasion, we worked ourselves into lather about symbols – not substance.

How Local Government Can Save Australia’s Federal System