Library Guides: Australian Government Information: Australian Government Directories

Commonwealth

Government Online Directory
Guide to the structure, organisation and key people in the Australian Government.
australia.gov.au
Information and services on around 800 Australian Government websites as well as selected state and territory resources.
News & Media Releases
Media releases issued regularly by Government Ministers, Departments and Electoral offices, to keep the public informed about the latest news relating to their portfolios.
Federal Courts
Details of the High Court of Australia, the federal courts and their judicial power in state and territory courts.
Australian Commonwealth Budget
Current and past Commonwealth Budget papers, overviews and speeches.

New South Wales

NSW Government
News and Information about the Government, its Initiatives and living in New South Wales.
NSW Government Directory
Information about Government Departments, the Governor and Members of Parliament.
NSW Courts & Tribunals
Details of courts and tribunals supported by Courts and Tribunal Services.
OpenGov NSW
a searchable online repository for NSW Government publications. It contains annual reports, strategic plans, guides, policy documents, and open access information.

Australian Capital Territory

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

Western Australia

Other Australian Territories

Ashmore and Cartier Islands Governance and Administration
Accepted from British rule in 1933, the territory is administered by Commonwealth and Northern Territory Laws.
Australian Antarctic Territory, Heard Island and Macquarie Island
This territory is governed by the Australian Department of the Environment Australian Antarctic Division.
Christmas Island Governance and Administration
Under Australian jurisdiction since 1958, the Australian Government has overall responsibility, with services delivered by the Western Australian Government. Laws of Western Australia apply to the territory.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Governance and Administration
Under Australian jurisdiction since 1955, the Australian government has overall responsibility, with services delivered by the Western Australian Government. Laws of Western Australia apply to the territory.
Coral Sea Islands
The Islands are administered by the Commonwealth and the Australian Capital Territory, their laws apply where specified. Services are provided by various Commonwealth Departments and Agencies.
Indian Ocean Territories
The Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development has overall responsibility for these territories.
Jervis Bay Territory Governance and Administration
The Australian Government has overall responsibility for the territory with services are delivered by arrangement with ACT and New South Wales government, the Shoalhaven Shire and some commercial power and infrastructure providers.

Norfolk Island Government - an historical record

Government Information

Norfolk Island Reform. From 2016, the Administration and The Norfolk Island Advisory Council arrangements are provided by the Australian Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development.

Historic Government Publications