Become AuggieStudy / Part 3: Government and the law in Australia
State, territory and local government
- Each state has its own parliament and constitution
- In the NT, the Governor-General appoints an Administrator
- States have constitutional rights; territories do not
- The federal government can change or cancel territory laws
- Federal: tax, immigration, defence, foreign affairs, social security
- State and territory: hospitals, schools, police, ambulances, transport
- Local: rubbish, parks, local roads, libraries, building permits
| Level | Led by | Examples of responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Australian (federal) | Prime Minister | Tax, immigration and citizenship, defence, foreign affairs, social security |
| State or territory | Premier or Chief Minister | Hospitals, schools, police and ambulance, public transport |
| Local | Mayor or Shire President | Rubbish collection, parks, local roads, libraries, building permits |
- Three levels of government
- Australian GovernmentPrime Minister
- State and territory governmentsPremiers and Chief Ministers
- Local governmentsMayors and Shire Presidents
Key facts
- Each state has its own parliament and constitution.
- Northern Territory: Administrator appointed by the Governor-General.
- States have constitutional rights; territories do not.
- Australian Government can alter or revoke territory laws.
- Federal: tax, immigration, defence, foreign affairs, social security.
- State/territory: hospitals, schools, police, ambulance, public transport.
- Local: rubbish, parks, local roads, libraries, building permits.