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Government and the Law › Government Structure
What is the role of local government in Australia?
- To make national laws
- To manage state health and education systems
- To provide local services such as rubbish collection, local roads, parks and libraries
Why this is the correct answer
Local governments, also called councils or shires, are responsible for delivering community services at the neighbourhood level. These services include rubbish collection, local road maintenance, parks and libraries, and planning approvals. Local government is the tier of government closest to residents in their daily lives.