3 LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT

• The three levels of Government are:

  • Federal
  • State
  • Local
• The Australian federal government is the national government of Australia, responsible for governing the entire country.

  • They meet at the Parliament House in Canberra
• State level Government make laws that are enforced within their own state or territory.

  • These laws relate to areas not covered by Australia's constitution
  • Has responsibilities that include schools, hospitals, roads, railways, electricity, water, mining and agriculture
• The federal government covers issues such as immigration, marriage, communication, taxes, defence and foreign affairs - things that affect all Australians
• The third level of law is Local Government - They are called Councils and are responsible for local roads, parks, rubbish collection, local services and other matters that can be considered as local matters