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Tale of two countries - Exclusive: McConnell defends crafting $1 trillion stimulus plan without Democrats

"...NSW to shut down non-essential services as Morrison unveils $189bn stimulus – latest"

By Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Updated 0439 GMT (1239 HKT) March 20, 2020

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/19/politics/mcconnell-coronavirus-cnntv/index.html

That's the do it myself triumphalist Trumpian way. Then there is the let's get together and compromise manner.

National cabinet creates a new federal model

The rapid set up of the leadership group marks a new era in federal relations as the full force of Australia's nine governments come together to fight the coronavirus.

Tom BurtonGovernment Editor
Mar 18, 2020 – 5.14pm

Australia's first national cabinet is finally doing what countless reviews, academics and government watches have pleaded for. Governments of all colours, and their agencies, working as one, in a form of co-operative federalism many officials had only dreamed of.

Formed at the Friday Council of Australian Government (COAG) meeting, the "wartime" national cabinet is made up of the nation's first ministers – the Prime Minister, premiers and territory leaders – to co-ordinate and deliver a consistent national response to COVID-19.
https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/national-cabinet-creates-a-new-federal-model-20200318-p54bar