Australia has three levels of democratic government that make laws and provide services. Understanding how the government works helps you know where to get help and how decisions are made.
How the government works in Australia
Learn how Australia’s government system works, including the three levels of government and how responsibilities are shared across the country.
The three levels of Government
Watch a video about the three levels of Government in Australia.
Understand the Australian system of Government
Read information about the Australian system of Government.
The Australian Parliament
Learn what Parliament is, how laws are made, and how elected representatives make decisions for Australia.
Watch a video about the Australian Parliament.
Read information about the Australian Parliament.
Read information about the work of the Australian Parliament.
The Australian Constitution
Learn about the Australian Constitution, the rules that guide how the country is governed and how power is shared.
The Australian Constitution
Watch a video about the Australian Constitution.
Understand the Australian Constitution
Read information and watch a video about the Australian Constitution.
Australian national government (Federal or Commonwealth Government)
Find information about the national government, including ministers, portfolios, and members of Parliament who make decisions.
Read information about the three levels of Government in Australia.
Search for Australian Government, House of Representatives Senators and Members.
The NSW State Government
Find information about the NSW Government, including the Premier, ministers, Parliament members and government departments.
NSW Government directory
Read information, access services and have your say about NSW Government.
NSW Government Premier and Ministers list
Search for NSW Government Premier and Ministers.
NSW Parliament Members list
Search for Members of NSW Parliament.
Find a NSW Government agency
Search for NSW Government Departments, Agencies and Offices.
Local Governments and Councils in NSW
Learn about local councils in NSW and the services they provide in your local community, such as waste, planning and local facilities.
Read information about the Office of Local Government (OLG), including finding your local council.
Read information about Local Government NSW (LGNSW), which is the peak body representing NSW local councils and associate members, including county councils, joint organisations, and regional organisations of councils.
Search for local councils in NSW.
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