What Are the Responsibilities of State Governments in Australia?

Australia has three levels of government – local government, state government and federal government. Each level of government has a specific role and provides specific services to members of the Australian public.

State governments in Australia sit underneath the federal government and above local governments. Australia has six state parliaments and two territory parliaments (known as legislative assemblies). State governments are led by the premier (states) or the chief minister (territories).

This set of classroom posters describes some of the key roles and responsibilities of state governments in Australia. These are:

• Agriculture
• Education
• Electricity and Gas Supplies
• Health
• Housing
• Law and Order
• Main Roads
• Public Transport
• Water

Multiple Applications for These State Government Posters

These versatile posters can be used in various ways to enhance your students’ learning about the roles and responsibilities of Australia’s state governments. Here are some suggestions.

State Government Classroom Display

Print the posters on A3 paper and feature them in a bulletin board display about Australia’s three levels of government. Have students bring in additional materials from home related to state government services to add to the display.

Research Task

Provide copies of the posters to the students. Have them use the information for a research task about the roles and responsibilities of Australian state governments.

State Government Class Quiz

Provide copies of the posters to the students. Have them use the information to write questions for a class quiz about the roles and responsibilities of Australian state governments.

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