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Difficulty: HardLocal Government Responsibilities

In the Australian system of government, certain administrative functions are delegated to local councils to address the specific needs of their communities. Which of the following groups of responsibilities consists entirely of tasks managed at the local government level?

  1. A
    The administration of immigration laws, the management of national airports, and the oversight of the postal service.
  2. B
    The operation of primary schools, the provision of ambulance services, and the maintenance of major state highways.
  3. The management of local cemeteries, the maintenance of suburban street signs, and the oversight of food health inspections.Answer

Answer

The group consisting of the management of cemeteries, the maintenance of suburban street signs, and the oversight of food health inspections.
The correct answer identifies three distinct areas managed by local councils: cemeteries, suburban street signs (part of local infrastructure), and food health inspections (part of public health safety). These are all local community services that do not fall under federal or state jurisdiction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the first group of services: immigration, airports, and postal services.
Identified as Federal responsibilities.
These are matters that affect the whole of Australia and are managed by the Australian Government.
2
Analyze the second group of services: primary schools, ambulance services, and state highways.
Identified as State/Territory responsibilities.
Education, health infrastructure (hospitals/ambulances), and major transport routes are managed by state and territory governments.
3
Analyze the third group: cemeteries, local street signs, and food health inspections.
Identified as Local Government responsibilities.
These are community-level services specifically listed in the 'Our Common Bond' resource as duties of city or shire councils.
4
Select the group that matches the Local Government criteria.
The group containing cemeteries and food health inspections is correct.
Mastery of the specific divisions of power is required to distinguish local duties from state and federal ones.

Key Concept

Division of Powers: Local Government Responsibilities

Hints

1
Think about which of these services you would see handled by your local 'City' or 'Shire' council.
2
Major infrastructure like highways and schools are State-level, while national security and postage are Federal. Look for the group with more community-specific tasks.
3
Consider who checks if a local cafe is clean or who looks after the small park and local cemetery in your suburb.

Practice More

Review the responsibilities of State and Territory governments to better differentiate them from local council duties.
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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