Which people (jobs) are connected with each level of government?

Thanks for your interest in the three levels of government – an important part of how Australia is governed. The three levels are:

  • the federal – Australian – Parliament
  • state/territory parliaments
  • local councils/shires

Many people are involved in the work of each level of government. For example: 

Australian Parliament

  • Prime Minister
  • Governor-General
  • Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • President of the Senate
  • Serjeant-at-Arms
  • Usher of the Black Rod
State/territory parliaments
(each state/territory parliament has their own position titles)
  • Premier or Chief Minister
  • Governor
  • Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Local councils/shires
(each local council/shire has their own position titles)
  • Mayor
  • Council President
  • councillors
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)

Description

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.