Brookvale Public School

Brookvale Public School

Government At Work

A Year 6 student debating in the Legislative Assembly.

By Sally and Aarti

The New South Wales Parliament is elected by the people of NSW to run and manage the government and its services for them. Each year the government sets out its budget for how many is to be raised and spent.

The NSW Government receives income from the Federal Government as grants, has some taxes, charges people and businesses for services it provides and can apply for loans.

The NSW Government works with The Federal and Local Governments to provide services to all people in NSW. The NSW Government only looks after issues concerning the people of NSW. People's needs can vary depending upon where they live, their age or their desires.

Some NSW Government Services & Responsibilities

Aboriginal Affairs	Housing, Land Rights, Discrimination, Health Services, Education
Development	Agriculture, Manufacturing, Housing, Tourism
Education	Infants, Primary & High Schools, Colleges of Further Education (TAFE)
Emergency Services	Fire brigade, Ambulance, Bushfire, Drought, Flood, Storms
Environmental Protection	National Parks, Flora & Fauna, Pollution
Health Services	Hospitals, Community Health Services, Drugs & Alcohol Services
Industrial Relations	Industry Awards, Safety Laws
Natural Resources	Fisheries, Forests, Water
Law & Justice	Police, Courts, Consumer Affairs, Discrimination
Sport & Recreation	Large Sports Facilities, Arts, Museums, Racing
Transport	Roads, Buses, Trains, Ferries

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