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Another entry in the “MPs treating the register of interests as a joke” cabinet:
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Australians believe federal and state governments have not collaborated well during the pandemic, according to a new poll.
The formation of the national cabinet signalled the desire for collaboration across federal and state governments to manage the pandemic together and support all Australians. However, as the pandemic affected different states in different ways, and citizens and commentators began to apportion the blame on different leaders, our federation splintered along state and party lines, which presents a real challenge for elected leaders.
We know that Australians are generally supportive of national cabinet, but they don’t see it working … With Australia facing immense challenges at home, in our region and the wider world, it’s more important than ever that we have courageous and visionary leaders. We need leaders who are able to respond to crises with urgency and articulate a vision to lead the nation through its recovery over the next decade.
Read the original article at The Guardian