Three Levels of Government
There are three levels of Government in Australia. Each level provides different services to people:
Local Government.
Local Governments service the needs of local communities. Some of the services provided by local councils cover: Drains and footpaths, rubbish collection, building and permits, street signs and traffic controls, rate collection, animal control, local sporting grounds.
Local Councils in the electorate of Barton include:
Rockdale City Council
Kogarah Municipal Council
Hurstville City Council
Canterbury Council
State Government
State Governments make laws relevant to their State. Some State Governments responsibilities include: Hospitals, Housing, Schools, Transport, Community Services, Motor vehicle registration, forestry, police, fire brigade and ambulance, roads.
State MPs in the electorate of Barton are:
John Flowers MP, Member for Rockdale
Cherie Burton MP, Member for Kogarah
Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley
Linda Burney MP, Member for Canterbury
Robert Furolo MP, Member for Lakemba
Federal Government
The Federal Parliament makes laws for all Australians. Some services for which the Federal Government are responsible include: Employment, Pensions and family support, Immigration, Passports, Income and company taxes, Imports and exports, Defence, Airports and air safety, Control of television, radio and internet, Post and telecommunications.
If you are a constituent in my electorate please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance with a Federal Government issue.
Would you like to read more?
If you would like to learn more about the Australian system of Government, the role of Councils, State and Federal Governments you can download my information kit You and Your Government – pdf
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