Do you know what each level of government is responsible for? Test your knowledge of the three levels of government in Australia with this game.
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The law-making powers of the federal Parliament include:
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The federal Parliament and state parliaments share the power to make laws in some areas, such as education, health and water management. These are called concurrent powers.
The Australian Constitution says that if the federal Parliament and a state parliament pass different laws on the same subject, the federal law will override the state law.
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The law-making powers of the state parliaments include:
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Get an introduction to the three levels of government with this short video. It explores the areas each level can make laws about.
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The law-making powers of local governments include:
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Australia has three levels of government that work together to provide Australians with the services they need. Learn more about the three levels of government with this quiz.