How do all the levels of government help to support when there are bushfires?

Hi Zara. Thanks for your question!

Most of the responsibility for dealing with natural disasters, including bushfires, belongs to state governments. State governments manage fire fighting resources and emergency services. This includes professional firefighters, volunteers, water supplies, trucks and aircraft. However, the federal government can and does help out. The federal government can provide additional funding to areas affected by natural disasters. Some of this funding may be provided to local councils, who have an important role in fire prevention and clean up. The federal government may also send in the Australian Defence Force to assist with recovery and rebuilding.

Three levels of government: Federal, state and local.

Three levels of government in Australia

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

Three levels of government in Australia

Three levels of government: Federal, state and local.

Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)

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The three levels of government  – the law-making bodies in Australia. The Federal Parliament is located in Canberra, the nation's capital. State/territory parliaments are located in the capital cities of each of the 6 states and 2 territories. Local councils are located around Australia in each local council division.