Heed Hawke's call – Australian federalism is an idea whose time has ended
- Written by Bede Harris, Senior Lecturer in Law, Charles Sturt University
Bob Hawke recently renewed calls for Australia to axe state governments.AAP/Mick TsikasFormer prime minister Bob Hawke’s recent call for the state governments to be abolished is worthy of support.
Labor has historically been in favour of centralisation, while the Coalition has supported federalism. So, Hawke’s position is not...







