Become AuggieStudy / Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
Australia's leaders
- Prime Minister: leads the Australian Government
- Premier: leads a state government
- Chief Minister: leads a territory government
- Governor: the King's representative in a state
- Senator: speaks for a state or territory in Parliament
- Mayor or Shire President: leads local government
- Councillor: elected member of a local council
| Role | Leads or represents |
|---|---|
| King of Australia | Head of State |
| Governor-General | The King's representative in Australia |
| Governor | The King's representative in a state |
| Prime Minister | Australian Government |
| Premier | A state government |
| Chief Minister | A territory government |
| Mayor or Shire President | A local government |
| Senator | A state or territory, in the Australian Parliament |
| Member of Parliament | An electorate, in the Australian or a state parliament |
| Councillor | Elected member of a local council |
Key facts
- Prime Minister: leader of the Australian Government.
- Premier: leader of a state government.
- Chief Minister: leader of a territory government.
- Governor: the King's representative in a state.
- Senator: represents a state or territory in the Australian Parliament.
- Mayor or Shire President: leader of a local government.
- Councillor: elected member of a local council.