Which level of Government can help?

In Australia, we have three different levels of government: Local, State and Federal. Each level of government is responsible for delivering specific services to our community. If you are unsure about which level of government is responsible for addressing a particular issue, please contact my office and I can direct you to the right place.

NSW State Government

The following issues are the responsibility of State Government:

Community Health and Dental
Public Hospitals
Education
Land and Water Management
Industrial Relations
Primary Industries and Agriculture
Public Housing
Main Roads
Public Works
Emergency Services
National Parks
Public Transport
Ageing and Disability
Community Services
Police
Fair Trading
Multiculturalism
Medical Research

If your problem falls into one of the categories above I may be able to help by seeking information and making representations to the relevant Minister.

Contact Julia
T: (02) 9637 1656
E: [email protected]

Local Government

The following issues are the responsibility of Local Government:

If your issue is in the following list, you need to contact Cessnock City Council, Lake Macquarie City Council or Singleton Council.

Local roads and footpaths
Rubbish collection
Rates
Sporting fields and parks
Street lighting and signage
Residential and commercial development
Animal control

Federal Issues

If you have a Federal Government issue you should contact your local Federal Member. The Electorate is covered by

Chris Bowen MP, Federal Member for McMahon,

https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=DZS

Andrew Charlton MP, Federal Member for Parramatta

https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=I8M

Jason Clare MP, Federal Member for Blaxland

https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=HWL

Immigration
Centrelink
Medicare
Child Support
Taxation
Aged Care
Trade
Foreign Affairs
Higher Education
Defence
Aviation and Shipping
Telecommunications
National Highways
Veterans’ Affairs