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States to back permanent national cabinet – with caution

Phillip Coorey
Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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The national cabinet is set to become a permanent feature of the political landscape, but some state leaders have warned Scott Morrison that attacks on them by his ministers could threaten the new era of co-operation.

The national cabinet, which comprises the Prime Minister and state and territory leaders (and no bureaucrats) was formed in March to speedily coordinate the emergency response to the coronavirus crisis.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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