Levels of government

Question 1

Federal government

Answer 1

Highest in all Australia, has 2 chambers (House of Reps and Senate), and is responsible for national issues such as trade, tax and defence

Question 2

State government

Answer 2

Highest in a state, has 2 chambers and is responsible for state issues such as specific laws, public transport, roads and education

Question 3

Local government

Answer 3

Lowest, and controls a shire or council area. Responsible for local libraries, rubbish collection and town planning