PM, premiers to meet in May
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The next Council of Australian Governments meeting has been scheduled for May 2 in Canberra.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott chaired his first COAG meeting in December, at which he secured the agreement of the states and territories to fast-track environmental approvals for major projects.
The May meeting is expected to discuss school and disability funding, and receive reports on ways to accelerate infrastructure projects.
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It is also set to discuss a report from the new Industry and Skills Council on the future of manufacturing, following the decision of Holden, Ford and Toyota to end car-making in Australia.
The issue of overseas adoption of children has also been slated for the agenda.
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