Government
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What is Government?
A group of people with authority to govern a country or state; a particular ministry in office.
3 levels of government
Federal
The Federal Parliament makes laws for the whole of Australia. They are also in charge of taxation, currency and money, marriage, defence, international relations and postal and telecommunication services.
State
The State Government is in charge of schools, major roads and railways, hospitals, housing,water supply, electrcity, prisons and building projects.
Local
Local Councils are in charge of local roads, local fire brigades and police station, swimming pools, parks, sports fields and parking.