The Structure of Government (HSC SSCE Economics): Quizzes
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How many local governments (councils) operate in Australia?
How many local governments (councils) operate in Australia?
537
Which is NOT a Commonwealth Government responsibility?
Which is NOT a Commonwealth Government responsibility?
Public hospital system
When did Australia become a federal system?
When did Australia become a federal system?
1901
What % of NSW's 2019-20 budget was spent on health?
What % of NSW's 2019-20 budget was spent on health?
28%
What is vertical fiscal imbalance?
What is vertical fiscal imbalance?
Commonwealth controls tax; states spend
When did vertical fiscal imbalance originate?
When did vertical fiscal imbalance originate?
Second World War
What is the largest revenue source for states?
What is the largest revenue source for states?
GST distribution
What % of local government revenue comes from rates?
What % of local government revenue comes from rates?
75%
What does COAG stand for?
What does COAG stand for?
Council of Australian Governments
What are 'heads of power' in the Constitution?
What are 'heads of power' in the Constitution?
Areas where Commonwealth can make laws