The Australian system of government
Parliament of Australia
Legislature, executive and independent judiciary; parliamentary accountability.
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The Constitution
Parliament of Australia
Constitutional powers, federalism and limits.
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Parliamentary Education Office
Federal, state/territory and local responsibilities.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateEnrolment: frequently asked questions
Australian Electoral Commission
Eligibility, enrolment obligations and electoral records.
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Australian Taxation Office
Tax collection, GST administration and super responsibilities.
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Australian Taxation Office
Withholding from employee payments and remittance to the ATO.
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Australian Taxation Office
GST on taxable consumption and business reporting.
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Reserve Bank of Australia
Monetary policy, payments, banknotes and statutory role.
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Reserve Bank of Australia
Cash-rate transmission and distinction from prudential supervision.
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Reserve Bank of Australia
Bank deposits and creation of deposits through lending.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Corporate, markets, financial-services and consumer-credit regulation.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Licensing, investigation and enforcement tools.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Prudential supervision of ADIs, insurers and most super funds.
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Competition and consumer enforcement; no individual dispute resolution.
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Fair Work Ombudsman
Workplace rights, compliance and enforcement.
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Fair Work Ombudsman
Workplace representation and limits on entry rights.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Retirement savings and conditions of access.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Employer contributions and eligibility conditions.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Fund investment in a diversified range of assets.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Shares, bonds, property, cash and investment risk.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Deposit, purchase costs, mortgage and transfer of title.
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ASIC Moneysmart
An asset used to secure a debt.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateGeneral tenancy agreements
Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority
Queensland tenancy agreement between tenant and lessor; obligations.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Queensland example; other jurisdictions differBuying an investment property
ASIC Moneysmart
Rental income, borrowing and property costs.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateMedicare
Services Australia
Administration, enrolment and claims for Medicare.
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Services Australia
Coverage of some or all eligible health costs, with exclusions.
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Commonwealth Ombudsman
Oversight of service delivery and complaints.
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myGov / Services Australia
Optional linking to separate government services.
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myGov / Services Australia
myGov is a gateway; linked services keep separate responsibilities.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateRegister a birth
Queensland Government
Queensland birth registration and certificates.
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Australian Passport Office
Passport application identity evidence.
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AUSTRAC
Customer identification and ongoing due diligence.
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Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Platform, advertising, media and consumer relationships. Historical inquiry, not a current market share estimate.
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Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Charitable advocacy within purpose and political-purpose limits.
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TEQSA
Teaching, scholarship and research requirements.
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Administrative Review Tribunal
Merits review only where legislation grants jurisdiction.
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ASIC Moneysmart
Estate planning, wills and separate super nominations.
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Australian Communications and Media Authority
Telco service, contract and complaint obligations.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateCommonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
Federal Register of Legislation
Constitutional institutions; sections 61, 64, 72 and 96.
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Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
Parliamentary scrutiny, audit and specified decision-review mechanisms. The page retains an old tribunal name; tribunal names are not copied from it.
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Parliamentary accountability, appointment of commissioners, audit and review.
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Australian Electoral Commission
Federal electoral administration under the Commonwealth Electoral Act.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateRunning a self-managed super fund
Australian Taxation Office
ATO regulation of self-managed super funds; trustee responsibilities.
Checked 2026-09-19 · Living guidance; checked on the verification dateTaxation decisions
Administrative Review Tribunal
Specified taxation decisions can be reviewed; internal review may first be necessary.
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Services Australia
Delivery of Centrelink payments, Medicare and myGov services.
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