Congratulations on becoming a member of the Burt community.
As your local Federal Member of Parliament, I welcome you to our wonderful and diverse community.
As your representative in Federal Parliament, my staff and I are always available to provide help and information on federal government or community services, as well as to hear your ideas about how we build a better Burt and a better Australia.
I've provided some information below that you might find helpful. Further helpful information in multiple languages can be found at theSBS Languages Website.
On this page:
The Federal or Commonwealth Government is responsible for the conduct of national affairs. Its areas of responsibility are stated in the Australian Constitution and include;
defence and foreign affairs;
trade,
interstate commerce;
immigration;
taxation;
postal services,
telecommunications and broadcasting;
air travel;
most social services and pensions.
The Federal Government is also involved, mainly through funding, in many things largely carried out by the States, such as health, education, environmental issues, industrial relations, etc.
Should you have any concerns with Federal Government departments, agencies or services, you can contact me for assistance.
The work of the State Government is varied, the roles and responsibilities of State Government include:
Public housing
Criminal/civil law
Development
The environment
Schools and hospitals
Transport and police
Natural resources and land
Public utilities (i.e. electricity, roads and infrastructure)
Information about all Western Australian State Government agencies and services can be found HERE.
The following State Members of Parliament represent our community, you can contact your representative should you need assistance with any State Government issues:
The work of Local Government is varied, but it touches almost all areas of our day to day life as citizens – whether we live in cities, towns or country areas.
The roles and responsibilities of Local Government generally include:
infrastructure and property services, including local roads, bridges, footpaths, drainage, waste collection and management
provision of recreation facilities, such as parks, sports fields and stadiums, golf courses, swimming pools, sport centres, halls, camping grounds and caravan parks
health services such as water and food inspection, immunisation services, toilet facilities, noise control and meat inspection and animal control
community services, such as child-care, aged care and accommodation, community care and welfare services
building services, including inspections, licensing, certification and enforcement
planning and development approval
administration of facilities, such as airports and aerodromes, ports and marinas, cemeteries, parking facilities and street parking
cultural facilities and services, such as libraries, art galleries and museums
There are a variety of government services available to you.
MyGov
In Australia we use MyGov, a simple online system, to access a variety of government services from the Australian Taxation Office, to Centrelink and Medicare. You’ll need a MyGov account to access these services, and you can learn about how to setup an account HERE.
Centrelink
If you’re out of work, have moved out of home to study, or have an illness, injury or disability you may be eligible for government assistance. To check if you’re eligible for financial or other support contact Centrelink:
Medicare
Australia has a world-class medical system. Medicare is the Australian government system that pays a contribution to your medical costs from General Practitioner visits to surgery and dental. You may be currently covered under your parent or guardians Medicare account, but you can also sign up for your own by following the steps outlined HERE.
The Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office or ATO is how the Australian government collects your tax and manages your super. You can learn more about the ATO by visiting their website.
Getting a Driver’s License
Getting a driver’s license is one of the most exciting things about being a school leaver! If you want to learn more about how to get your first driver’s license, how long it takes to learn to drive and what tests you need to pass, you can visit the Department of Transport website.
Getting a Proof of Age Card
If you haven’t got a driver’s license yet but still need to prove your age for a job application, buying alcohol, or applying to university, you can order a proof of age card. A proof of age card, or a WA Photo Card, is a card that provides anyone ages 16 or over with a recognised form of personal identity. To learn about the three step process for getting a WA Photo Card you can visit the Department of Transport website.
Getting a Police Clearance
Sometimes when you’re applying for a job or university, you may need to provide a police clearance or police check, so the organisation can check whether you have a criminal record. You can apply for a national police check on the Australia Federal Police website
You can also apply online or in person at the post office with Australia Post. To learn more visit the Australia Post website.
