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GOVERNMENT
 * Government has 3 levels.


 * One of those levels is local which has the least power.


 * Another is premier which is in the middle.


 * Last one is federal which is the prime minister.


 * There is libral or laybor in elections.

Federation
Federation occurred in 1901 For Australian colonies this meant the we would have to join together as one nation. The role of the governor general is she makes sure the prime minister doesn't break any laws and finalizes the prime ministers decisions. Constitution is set on legal principals witch we are governed.The Constitution is divided into 128 sections.Commonwealth and Parliament both pass laws n the same subject. What is federalism well federalism is a union of states under a central government. Bicameralism it is the legislative of the Parliament chambers and houses.

Great start Chenise. Keep up the great work. Mr Mac

Local-A central government also known as a national government and in the federal government. The structure of central governments varies from institution to institution. Many countries have created autonomous regions by delegating powers from the central government to governments at a subnational level, such as a regional, local, or state level.

State- the state government is the government of a state.

Federal-federal government is with strong central powers.

Roles

Local-All local governments in Australia, irrespective of their size or location, make a significant contribution to the management and protection of Australias natural resources.

State-State Parliaments make laws in their areas of responsibility. The Constitution of Australia sets out the responsibilities of the federal government and any area not given to the federal government will become the responsibility of the State governments.

Federal-The federal government is responsible for making laws and determining policy in relation to the following areas: > > > > > > > > > Trade: through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade the federal government controls the import of overseas goods and the export of Australian goods.
 * Banking, Taxation and Currency: the federal government decides how it will raise money by charging taxes and how it will spend money on behalf of Australian citizens. The federal government also looks after the nation's money system (currency) through its appointed body the Reserve Bank of Australia.
 * Airports and Air Safety: looking after airports, air traffic control, and safety services at airports such as fire fighting services.
 * Defence: the federal government has the responsibility of operating the country's armed forces.
 * Foreign Affairs: the federal government, through the Foreign Minister, is responsible for Australia's relations with the rest of the world.
 * Industrial Relations: generally disputes between employers and employees are dealt with under State laws. If the dispute, however spreads to more than one State, federal laws will apply.
 * Immigration: the movement of people into Australia is controlled by the federal government through the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.
 * Postal Services: Australia Post, run by the federal government, operates Australia's postal services.
 * Social Services and Pensions: paying pensions to the disabled, elderly and unemployed.
 * Telecommunications and Broadcasting: laws in relation to radio, television, the internet and satellite communication are all made by the federal government.

Leaders Local-kevin Crameri        State-Kristina Keneally Federal-julia gillard

Governor General-Quinton Bryce



How a Law is passed in government? First they have a metting with the new law called a bill then their is a vote and if the government gets enough votes in the house of representitives then it is passed on to the senete then if it passes it goes to the governer genral for her yo sign and the becomes a law.





Australia's first national coat of arms was granted in 1908 and displayed the kangaroo and emu supporting the shield, and standing on a grassy mound.

The second coat of arms, made in 1912, included the symbols of the states woven together in the central shield with a border symbolizing federation.

THE AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS- The Australian Coat of Arms consists of: The Badges of the six States of the Commonwealth arranged on a shield in two rows of three columns:
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa1.jpg width="62" height="99"]] || * New South Wales - Golden Lion passant (right to left) on a red St George's Cross on a silver background (usually depicted white), with an 8-pointed star on each extremity of the cross. ||
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa2.jpg width="61" height="98"]] || * Victoria - White Southern Cross (one star of 8 points, 2 of 7 points one of 6 points and one of 5 points), beneath an Imperial Crown, on a blue background. ||
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa3.jpg width="60" height="96"]] || * Queensland - light blue Maltese Cross with an Imperial Crown at its Centre, on a white background. ||
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa4.jpg width="60" height="99"]] || * South Australia - the White-Backed Magpie (or Piping Shrike), erect, wings outstretched, on a yellow background. ||
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa6.jpg width="58" height="96"]] || * Western Australia - Black Swan swimming, left to right, on a yellow background. ||
 * [[image:http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/flags/coa5.jpg width="62" height="99"]] || * Tasmania - Red Lion passant (right to left) on a white background.

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1. Comprehensive coverage of the main emissions sources. 2. A clear target. 3. No loopholes. (Hamilton reckons there shouldn’t be offsets or credits from actions like planting trees. I disagree, but the challenge is ensuring that offsets are genuine and robust.) 4. Permits should be auctioned, not handed out to existing big polluters for free. 5. It should be able to link in with foreign schemes. 6. Allow the market to work unconstrained.

7.selecting other members and senators from the same party to be ministers 8.representing the Australian government overseas



Our voting process is when you turn 18 you enroll to be on the electoral roll﻿ and then in every election you vote if you don't vote and you are enrolled you will be fined $150-$750 if you are in hospital of have a good explanation the you will not be fined. You also have to be an australian citizen to vote and you are only allowed to vote once in each election.





This is the australian peoples party flag made by chenise the colours- Blue represents the water in australia. Dark blue- represents the people of australia Green- represent the land. the bottle symbolizes the cooperation we all have in our government. The balloons symbolize how we stick together and support each other. the blow horn symbolizes the rules we have.