GOVERNMENT IN AUSTRALIA AFTER FEDERATION LEARNING INTENTION: Describe the structure of government that was put into place at Federation in 1901.

Recap.... 6 separate colonies before Federation. They then become states After 1901, Australia became a constitutional monarchy Still answerable to Britain, but effectively became self-governing

Structure of Government in Australia Describe the information in a brief paragraph Federal Government State Governments Local Government

Federal Government LEAD BY: LAW ADMINISTRATION: :: Prime Minister, Minister, Cabinet, Executive Council LAW ADMINISTRATION: High Courts, Federal Courts, Family Court of Australia :: RESPONSIBILITIES: Employment – Trade – Defence – Airports – Immigration – Pensions – Federal Taxation- Shipping – Aboriginal welfare – Foreign affairs – Health (Medicare) - Education

Premier/Chief minister, ministers, Cabinet, Executive Council State Government LEAD BY: Premier/Chief minister, ministers, Cabinet, Executive Council LAW ADMINISTRATION: Supreme courts, District or county courts, Magistrates Courts, Small claims courts, Special court :: RESPONSIBILITIES: Health (Hospitals) – Police services – Tourism – Housing – State roads – Education (primary and secondary schools) – Aboriginal welfare – Environment protection

Local Government Local governing bodies service the needs of cities, towns and communities in municipalities and shires RESPONSIBILITIES: Town planning – Streets and bridges – Sewerage – Water supply – Swimming pools – Public libraries – Education (Kindergartens) – Rubbish collection