Gulf widens between Abbott and state and territory leaders

By James Massola
Updated May 20 2014 - 4:08pm, first published 5:44am
"I'm far from convinced that we can't run a whole lot of things more efficiently and effectively at both the state and the federal level.": Tony Abbott. Photo: Wayne Taylor
"I'm far from convinced that we can't run a whole lot of things more efficiently and effectively at both the state and the federal level.": Tony Abbott. Photo: Wayne Taylor

Relations between the states and the federal Coalition have soured further, after Prime Minister Tony Abbott refused to meet premiers and chief ministers and insisted state services could be delivered more efficiently.

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