All About Immigration

Australia’s laws and government are separated into three levels; local, state and federal, with each state having its own police force responsible for enforcing laws at all levels.

Citizens vote to elect their preferred leader at all levels of government.

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• Level – Local
  Body – Local or Regional Council
  Examples of Law – Land development, urban planning, city and regional management
  Leader – Mayor

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• Level – State
  Body – State Government
  Examples of Law – Natural resource management, education, health and transport.
  Leader – Premier

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• Level – Federal
  Body – Federal Government
  Examples of Law – Border protection, immigration and citizenship, tax and marriage.
  Leader – Prime Minister

 

Australia maintains close ties with Britain and Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State.

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