Help using this site:
www.gov.au is the Australian whole-of-government single point of access that links to all Australian Government, State, Territory and Local government internet entry points. The entry points available through this site aim to simplify access to government information and services online.
Finding information on www.gov.au
To access the Australian Government, State and Territory entry points, click on the jurisdictions in the left hand menu. Each entry point linked to provides comprehensive search and browse navigation facilities to help you find the information and services you need.
The Australian Local Government Association provides a page which links to local councils on the web. Councils are listed alphabetically under each state and territory.
Choosing which jurisdiction
If you are unfamiliar with the Australian Government, the national government is known as the Australian Government. The responsibilities of the Australian Government include national matters such as external trade and commerce, quarantine, currency, patents, immigration, defence, telecommunications, and the provision of welfare and other assistance payments.
Other matters not provided for under the Australian Constitution as a Commonwealth responsibility are the responsibility of the states - New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Two mainland territories - the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory - are self-governing and have similar responsibilities to the states.
The states and territories are responsible for matters such as policing, public schools, roads and traffic including driver's licences and vehicle registrations, public hospitals, public housing, and business regulation.
Linking to www.gov.au
If you would like to link to this site, please examine and comply with the policy allowing non-government organisations to link to www.gov.au. A link graphic and html code is provided on the About this site page.