Government and Politics

Contents

Federal, State/Territory Departments of Prime Minister, Premier & Cabinet

Federal, State/Territory Government Disability Departments & Disability Advisory Councils

Federal and State/Territory Government Departments for Women

Commonwealth Government Departments and Agencies

Federal, State/Territory Parliament Houses

Federal, State/Territory Electoral Offices

State/Territory Local Government Associations

Federal, State/Territory Departments of Prime Minister, Premier & Cabinet

FEDERAL

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet deals with: coordination of government administration; assistance to Cabinet and its committees; policy advice and administrative support to the Prime Minister; intergovernmental relations and communications with State and Territory governments and government ceremonial and hospitality.

3-5 National Circuit
BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 62715111
Fax: (02) 62715414
Web: www.dpmc.gov.au

TASMANIA

Department of Premier and Cabinet (Tasmania)
The Department of Premier and Cabinet is a central agency of the Tasmanian State Government. The Department provides a broad range of services to the Cabinet, other members of Parliament, Government agencies and the community. The Department also provides administrative support to the State Service Commissioner and the Tasmania Together Progress Board. Each of these bodies is separately accountable and reports directly to Parliament.

GPO Box 123
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: 1300135513
Email: Secretary@dpac.tas.gov.au
Web: www.dpac.tas.gov.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet's mission is to support the Premier as the Head of Government and the Cabinet. The Department contributes to the economic, cultural and environmental development of the State in a socially inclusive manner. The Department promotes excellence across government by providing leadership in policy advice and coordination, improving government services and responsiveness, facilitation of better government accountability in line with community expectations and investing in the development of a professional public sector.

GPO Box 2343
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8226 3500
Fax: (08) 8226 3535
Email: dpcweb@saugov.sa.gov.au
Web: www.premcab.sa.gov.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

NSW Premier's Department
The NSW Premier's Department supports the Premier to achieve Government objectives and in addition also provides leadership and direction to the NSW Public Sector. Staff of the Department work to deliver a vision of making NSW a better place to live, work and do business.

GPO Box 5341
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 92285555 or Ph: (02) 92285947 (Information Line)
Fax: (02) 92283522
Email: info@premiers.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.premiers.nsw.gov.au

QUEENSLAND

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet supports and advises the Premier and Cabinet, provides leadership across government and advances government policy priorities. The Department supports the Premier in administering his legislative duties as well as managing policy and executive governance in Queensland.

PO Box 15185
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Ph: (07) 32242111
Fax: (07) 32292900
Web: www.premiers.qld.gov.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Department of the Premier and Cabinet
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is responsible for supporting the Premier and Cabinet in achieving the government's vision for all Western Australians, through leadership and coordination and the promotion of excellence in the public sector.

Governor Stirling Tower
197 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Email: admin@dpc.wa.gov.au
Web: www.dpc.wa.gov.au

VICTORIA

Department of Premier and Cabinet
The Department of Premier and Cabinet and its Secretary are responsible to the Premier. The Department advises the Premier on matters affecting the Government as a whole and on issues specific to his portfolio. The Department has four main roles: Supporting the Premier as head of Government and Cabinet; Providing strategic policy leadership; Developing whole-of-government initiatives; and Delivering services and programs in relation to Government Information and Communication and Arts Victoria.

GPO Box 4912VV
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Phone: (03) 96515111
Fax: (03) 96515298
Web: www.dpc.vic.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister's Department
The Chief Minister's Department provides a whole of Government focus on policy and strategic advice to Government in relation to sustainability, community affairs, communications and events, information management, industrial relations and work safety, and public sector management. The Department manages arts, heritage and environment issues; the development and implementation of strategic projects; and the provision of support to the Chief Minister and the Government.

GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: 13 22 81
Fax: 02 6207 5886
Web: www.cmd.act.gov.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Department of the Chief Minister
As a central agency, the Department develops frameworks to support the Government's social and economic policies and seeks the views of Territorians and other stakeholders as part of that policy development process. We also ensure Government's priorities are implemented effectively across the NT Public Sector and represent the Territory's views on issues of national significance at forums such as the Council of Australian Governments.

GPO Box 4396
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: 08 8999 6413
Web: www.dcm.nt.gov.au

Federal, State/Territory Government Disability Departments & Disability Advisory Councils

FEDERAL

 Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services (Office of Carers and Disability)
The Office provides a direct link between the disability and carer communities and government, working towards improving access, and encouraging the involvement of people with disabilities as members of the community. This is achieved through developing policies that respond to the needs of people with disabilities and their carers, including their capacities for participation. These include managing disability and carer specific income support and compensation provisions; raising the awareness of Commonwealth organisations and businesses about making their services, facilities and employment opportunities accessible; and working with the State and Territory governments to fund support services.

PO Box 7788
CANBERRA MAIL CENTRE ACT 2610
Ph: 1300653227
TTY: 1800672682
Email: office-disability@facs.gov.au
Web: www.facs.gov.au/disability

National Advisory Council on Disability and Carer Issues
The National Advisory Council on Disability and Carer Issues provides advice to the Government on a broad range of issues affecting people with disabilities, their families and carer providers. The Council's work program includes, for example:

C/- Office of Carers and Disability
Department of Family and Community Services
Box 7788
CANBERRA MAIL CENTRE ACT 2610
Ph: 1300653227 (and ask for National Advisory Council on Disability and Carer Issues)
Fax: (02) 62447976
TTY: 1800672682
Email: disabilityandcarers@facs.gov.au
Web: www.facs.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/disabilities/representation-nacdci.htm

TASMANIA

 Disability Services Program (Tasmanian Department of Health & Human Services)
The Disability Services program is made up of several teams that focus on delivering the following services through the regional offices: Information and Education; Respite; Short Term Support; Service Coordination; Resource Support; Day Options; Residential Services. The Regional Offices of Disability Services act as a point of contact for people with disabilities. The Service will respond to each referral on an individual basis and determine the type and extent of assistance provided according to the person's presenting need.

Southern Regional Office:
Ground Floor, Woodhouse Building,
St Johns Park
NEWTOWN 7008 TAS
Ph: 03 6230 7600
Web: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au

Northern Regional Office:
John L Grove Centre,
33-39 Howick Street
LAUNCESTON 7250 TAS
Ph: 03 6336 4130
Web: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au

North West Regional Office:
2nd Floor Parkside,
Brickwell Street
BURNIE 7320 TAS
Ph: 03 6434 4103
Web: www.dhhs.tas.gov.au

Disability Ministerial Advisory Council (MAC) Tasmania
The role of the Disability Ministerial Advisory Council (MAC) is to provide the Minister for Health and Human Services with advice on policies, planning issues, programs and all developments that affect people with disabilities in Tasmania.

Gellibrand House
St Johns Park
New Town Tasmania 7008
Ph: 03 6230 7525
Fax: 03 6230 7526
Email: dsmac@dhhs.tas.gov.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care New South Wales (NSW)
The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home care administers and delivers a range of programs of care and support to older people, people with a disability and their carers to enable them to have equitable opportunity to participate in community life. The DADHC provides the following types of general services for people with a disability: Accommodation Support; Post School Programs; Advocacy and Information Services; Attendant Care Program; Behaviour Intervention Service; Community Support Teams; Day Programs; Home and Community Care Program (HACC); Local Support Coordination; Respite.

Level 5, 83 Clarence Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 82702000
Fax: (02) 82702167
Email: info@dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au

Disability Council of New South Wales
The Disability Council of New South Wales is the official adviser to the NSW Government on issues concerning people with disabilities in NSW. The mission of the Council includes: to maintain and enhance delivery of quality advice to Government that promotes inclusion and awareness of people with a disability in the community; to promote the integration of people with a disability into the community through community awareness training and education; to encourage diversity, flexibility and innovation in the provision of services; and to consult with people with a disability, their families and carers.

L19, 323 Castlereagh Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph/TTY: (02) 9211 2866 or Tollfree: 1800 044 848
Fax: (02) 9211 2271
Email: info.disabilitycouncil@dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.disabilitycouncil.nsw.gov.au

VICTORIA

Disability Services Division (Victorian Department of Human Services)
The role of the Disability Services Division is to fund agencies to provide direct continuing care and support for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and neurological disabilities and acquired brain injury in Victoria. The Department also directly provides some continuing care and support services for people with intellectual disabilities. For information about community supports and services for people with a disability, their families and carers in your local area, contact your regional Department of Human Services Disability Intake and Response Services.

Level 2, 555 Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 96168654 or Freecall: 1800783783
Ph: (03) 96167962 (Information Line)
TTY: 1300131525
Fax: (03) 96167403
Web: www.dhs.vic.gov.au/disability

Disability Advisory Council of Victoria (DACV)
Our principal purpose is to provide advice to the Victorian Minister for Community Services on issues concerning people with disabilities in order to assist the Victorian Government achieve its stated policy objectives as detailed in the Victorian State Disability Plan 2002-2012.

20/50 Lonsdale Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 9096 8730 or 1300 880 043 Freecall
TTY: (03) 9096 8896
Fax: (03) 9096 8899
Email: dacv@dhs.vic.gov.au
Web: www.dac.vic.gov.au

QUEENSLAND

Disability Services Queensland
Disability Services Queensland (DSQ) provides services and support to Queenslanders with a disability, their families and their communities. It works closely with other agencies, service providers and communities to enhance service delivery and allow people with a disability and their families more input into the policies that affect them. DSQ's Strategic Framework provides the basis for planning, policy, and service development across all Queensland Government departments to meet the needs of people with a disability and their families.

GPO Box 806
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: 1800 177 120
TTY: 1800 010 222
Fax: (07) 32248037
Email: dial@disability.qld.gov.au
Web: www.disability.qld.gov.au

Queenslanders with Disabilities Network Inc (QDN)
QDN is a statewide network of people with disability. QDN is for people with disability, with people with disability, by people with disability, for citizenship and social justice. QDN is funded by the Queensland Government (Disability Services Queensland) as a Ministerial advisory group. It is our vision to connect people with disability to build a voice of Queenslanders with disability to represent our views on issues that affect us.

Reply Paid Suite 11
7 O'Connell Terrace
BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006
Ph: (07) 3252 8566 or 1300 363 783 (local call fee)
Fax: (07) 3252 8477
Email: qdnbrisbane@qdn.org.au
Web: www.qdn.org.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Disabilities Services Commission Western Australia
The Disability Services Commission promotes access to quality support and services for people with disabilities, and protects the rights of people with disabilities who are especially vulnerable.

PO Box 441
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: (08) 94269200 or Freecall 1800998214
Ph: (08) 92231111 (After Hours Crisis Care)
TTY: (08) 94269315
Fax: (08) 92262306
Email: dsc@dsc.wa.gov.au
Web: www.dsc.wa.gov.au

Ministerial Advisory Council for Disability Services
The Ministerial Advisory Council provides advice to government on matters relating to issues affecting the lives of Western Australian people with disabilities, their families and carers. These issues include accommodation, respite, access, therapy, employment, education, family support and transport.

PO Box 441
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: (08) 9426 9269 or freecall: 1800 629 269
TTY: (08) 9426 9321
Fax: (08) 9226 2316
Email: advisory@dsc.wa.gov.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

 Department for Families and Communities - Disability Services
The Department for Families and Communities is committed to promoting equal opportunity for people with disabilities and to encourage the development of responsive services to support them to achieve independent living, self-sufficiency, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society. The Disability Services Office is committed to the development of responsive services to assist people with disabilities.

103 Fisher Street
Fullarton SA 50631
Ph: 08 8272 1988
Fax: 08 8272 3561
Email: disabilityservices@dfc.sa.gov.au
Web: www.disabilityservices.sa.gov.au

Disability Advisory Council of South Australia
The Council provides advice to the Minister for Disability on: disability policy and planning issues; broad priorites within the disability sector; service development, research initiatives and funding policy; quality assurance matters; directions of service review and evaluations.

Disability Advisory Council
GPO Box 292
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: 08 8226 8800
Fax: 08 8124 4099
Web: www.dfc.sa.gov.au/disability-services/dso.asp

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Disability ACT (Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services, Australian Capital Territory)
The role and responsibility of Disability ACT is to plan, develop strategic policy, allocate funding and provide and monitor services for people with disability in the ACT and the families that care for them.

GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6207 1086
TTY: (02) 6205 0888
Email: DisabilityACT@act.gov.au
Web: www.dhcs.act.gov.au/DisabilityACT/

ACT Disability Advisory Council
The Disability Advisory Council was established in May 2003, to independently advise and make recommendations to the Minister for Disability and other Ministers as appropriate across a range of issues in relation to people with disabilities. The Council has broad terms of reference and is tasked with: advising the Minister on disability issues working in partnership with Disability ACT on key activities; communicating the needs of people with disabilities and families; and establishing links with the National Disability Advisory Council.

Secretariat ACT Disability Advisory Council
GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6207 1086
TTY: (02) 6205 0888
Email: talyealye@netspeed.com.au
Web: www.dhcs.act.gov.au/disabilityact/advisorycouncil/council.htm

NORTHERN TERRITORY

 Aged and Disability Program (Northern Territory Department of Health and Community Services)
The Aged and Disability Program works in partnership to enhance opportunities for people with disabilities, people who are ageing and their families and carers, to contribute to and participate in the community.

PO Box 40596
CASUARNIA NT 0811
Ph: (08) 89992400
Fax: (08) 89992700
Web: www.nt.gov.au/health/comm_svs/aged_dis_ccs/aged_dis_ccs.shtml

Federal and State/Territory Government Departments for Women

FEDERAL

Office for Women (Department of Family and Community Services)
The Australian Government Office for Women (OFW) is part of the Department of Family and Community Services (FaCS). The Office provides policy advice to the Prime Minister and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women's Issues on issues affecting women in Australia. The role of the OFW is to influence policy, Cabinet and Budget decision making to ensure women's interests are considered. OFW and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women's Issues consult with women from a wide range of non-government organisations.

Box 7788, Canberra Mail Centre
CANBERRA ACT 2610
Ph: 1800 808 863
Fax: (02) 6212 2497
Email: women@facs.gov.au
Web: www.ofw.facs.gov.au

Government Services for Women - Women's Portal
Currently, a large amount of online government information, services and resources is scattered across a range of agency and programme websites. women.gov.au, also known as the Women's Portal, aims to improve access to government information and services by providing a single website from which these online resources can be searched and accessed. It is essentially a directory of these resources, which is intended to simplify the process of locating government information.

Australian Government Office for Women
Box 7788, Canberra Mail Centre
CANBERRA ACT 2610
Ph: 1800 808 863
Fax: 02 6212 2497
Email: women@facs.gov.au
Web: www.women.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

ACT Office for Women
The ACT Office for Women aims to support, celebrate and encourage the full participation and contribution of all women and girls in every aspect of the community. The role of the ACT Office for Women is to:

GPO Box 158
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 6207 0961
Fax: (02) 6207 5862
Email: women@act.gov.au
Web: www.women.act.gov.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Office for Women
The Office for Women is a unit within the NSW Premier's Department. It was established on 1 July 2004. The Office works on Strategy, Policy Development, Programs and Projects to benefit and support the women of New South Wales. Our goal is to be a credible and expert source of knowledge and strategic policy advice to Government, the public and non-Government sectors on emerging and complex issues relating to women in New South Wales.

GPO Box 5341
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 9228 3141 or (02) 9228 3317 or (02) 9228 5555
Fax: (02) 9228 3571
Email: ofw@premiers.nsw.gov.au
Web: www.women.nsw.gov.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Office of Women's Policy
The Office of Women's Policy assists the Northern Territory Government in: advancing the economic and social standing of Territory women; and preserving and enhancing the lifestyle of Territory women. It engages with Territory women and government and non-government stakeholders, recognising the diversity of Territory women and the importance of bringing their priorities into government deliberations. The Office provides policy advice and initiates, coordinates, implements and reports on whole-of-government responses to priorities for women.

GPO Box 4396
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: 08 8999 6413
Web: www.owp.nt.gov.au

QUEENSLAND

Office for Women
Specialist policy officers in the Office for Women research trends and determine ways to address inequity, disadvantage and under-representation. These policy officers provide advice from a whole-of-Government perspective. The Office develops, implements and monitors implementation of policies, programs and services impacting on women. The Office builds partnerships with business, industry and community groups to deliver programs.

PO Box 15031
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Ph: 07 3224 4062
Fax: 07 3224 4272
Email: ofw@dlgp.qld.gov.au
Web: www.qldwoman.qld.gov.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Office for Women
The Office for Women aims to lead positive change for women by initiating innovative policies, programs and services in collaboration with government and community so that women, in all their diversity, are valued and respected in a safe and socially inclusive community. To help us work toward this objective, the Office for Women is divided into three key work areas, the Women's Policy Office, the Women's Information Service and the Premier's Council for Women Secretariat.

PO Box 8020
STATION ARCADE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8303 0961
Fax: (08) 8303 0963
Email: officeforwomen@dfc.sa.gov.au
Web: www.officeforwomen.sa.gov.au

TASMANIA

Women Tasmania
Women Tasmania works to ensure women can be engaged in all aspects of society, and to ensure that Government policies, programs and projects are responsive to the needs of women and representative of their views. Women Tasmania has a policy focus on family and community safety, leadership and participation, and women in work and education. It works in partnership with the community sector, government agencies and business to achieve practical improvements in the lives of Tasmanian women.

GPO Box 1854
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 6233 2208 or 1800 001 377
Fax: (03) 6233 8833
Email: wt.admin@dpac.tas.gov.au
Web: www.women.tas.gov.au

VICTORIA

Office of Women's Policy (OWP)
The Office of Women's Policy (OWP) provides strategic policy advice to the Victorian Government, with the aim of creating better outcomes for all women. By working across the whole of government, the OWP coordinates and monitors government policies and programs that impact on women and their families. These policies and programs reflect women's needs and concerns and focus on four themes: Representation and Equity; Education, Work and Economic Independence; Health, Wellbeing and Community Strengthening; and Justice and Safety.

Office of Women's Policy
Department for Victorian Communities
1 Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9208 3129
Email: owp@dvc.vic.gov.au
Web: www.women.vic.gov.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Office for Womens Policy
The Office for Women's Policy (OWP) provides strategic direction to the Government in the development of policies, programs and services which impact on women and their communities. OWP utilizes current research, statistical analysis and community engagement to ensure policy advice is responsive to needs of Western Australian women and reflects international trends. OWP's emphasis on community engagement and capacity building supports women's involvement in policy development and sustainable community solutions in response to local issues.

Level 1, 141 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 9264 1920
Fax: (08) 9264 1925
Email: wpo@dcd.wa.gov.au
Web: http://community.wa.gov.au/AboutDCD/Organisation/OfficeForWomensPolicy/

Commonwealth Government Departments and Agencies

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Attorney-General's Department

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Department of Defence

Department of Education, Science and Training

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Department of the Environment and Heritage

Department of Family and Community Services

Department of Finance and Administration

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Department of Health and Ageing

Department of Human Services

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs

Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Department of Transport and Regional Services

The Treasury

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Airservices Australia

AusAID

AusIndustry

Austrade

Australia Business Arts Foundation Ltd

Australia Council

Australia Post

Australian Antarctic Division

Australian Army

Australian Broadcasting Authority

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

Australian Communications Authority (ACA)

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Australian Crime Commission

Australian Customs Service (ACS)

Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA)

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC)

Australian Federal Police

Australian Film Commission (AFC)

Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS)

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Australian Government Information Management Office

Australian Government Solicitor

Australian Hearing Services

Australian Heritage Council (AHC)

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Australian Institute of Criminology

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)

Australian Law Reform Commission

Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)

Australian National Audit Office (ANAO)

Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM)

Australian National Training Authority

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)

Australian Oceanographic Data Centre

Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

Australian Public Service Commission

Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)

Australian Research Council (ARC)

Australian Secret Intelligence Service

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASC)

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation

Australian Sports Commission

Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

Australian Tourism Commission

Australian Valuation Office (AVO)

Australian War Memorial

Bureau of Rural Sciences (BRS)

Bureau of Meteorology

Centrelink

Child Support Agency

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Comcare

Commonwealth Grants Commission

Commonwealth Ombudsman

Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

Copyright Law Review Committee

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

Emergency Management Australia (EMA)

Environment Australia

Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency

Export Finance and Insurance Corporation

Family Court of Australia

Federal Court of Australia

Film Finance Corporation Australia Ltd

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Foreign Investment Review Board

Geoscience Australia

Health Insurance Commission

High Court of Australia

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Insolvency and Trustee Service

IP Australia

Migration Review Tribunal

National Archives of Australia

National Australia Day Council

National Blood Authority

National Capital Authority

National Competition Council

National Gallery of Australia

National Health and Medical Research Council

National Injury Surveillance Unit

National Library of Australia (NLA)

National Museum of Australia (NMA)

National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT)

National Occupational Health and Safety Commission

National Science and Technology Centre (Questacon)

National Transport Commission

National Water Commission

Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC)

Office of the Employment Advocate

Office of National Assessments

Office of Parliamentary Counsel

Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission (PITIC)

Privacy Commissioner

Productivity Commission

Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT)

Reserve Bank of Australia (The)

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

Royal Australian Navy (RAN)

Social Security Appeals Tribunal

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)

Telstra

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

Tourism Research Australia

Federal, State/Territory Parliament Houses

FEDERAL

Parliament of Australia
Parliament House
CANBERRA ACT 2600
Ph: 02 6277 7111
Web: www.aph.gov.au

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory
GPO Box 1020
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Ph: (02) 62050439
Fax: (02) 62053109
Email: secretariat@parliament.act.gov.au
Web: www.parliament.act.gov.au

TASMANIA

Parliament House
HOBART TAS 7000
Ph: (03) 62332200 (House of Assembly)
Ph: (03) 62332300 (Legislative Council)
Web: www.parliament.tas.gov.au

VICTORIA

Parliament House
MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Ph: (03) 96518911
Fax: (03) 96545284
Email: information@parliament.vic.gov.au
Web: www.parliament.vic.gov.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

Parliament House
Macquarie Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: (02) 92302111
Web: www.parliament.nsw.gov.au

NORTHERN TERRITORY

Parliament House
GPO Box 3721
DARWIN NT 0801
PH: (08) 89461512
Fax: (08) 89412437
Email: steve.stokes@nt.gov.au
Web: www.nt.gov.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Parliament of Western Australia
GPO Box A11
PERTH WA 6000
Ph: (08) 92227222
Ph: 1800199187
Web: www.parliament.wa.gov.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Parliament of South Australia
Parliament House
North Terrace
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Web: www.parliament.sa.gov.au

Federal, State/Territory Electoral Offices

FEDERAL

Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) conducts federal elections and referendums and maintains the Commonwealth Electoral Roll. It is a Commonwealth statutory authority. Contact information for the State/Territory offices of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is available from the national website.

PO Box 6172
KINGSTON ACT 2604
Ph: 13 23 26 or Ph: (02) 6271 4411
Ph: 132326 (National hotline freecall)
Fax: (02) 6271 4558
TTY: (02) 6271 4701
Web: www.aec.gov.au

STATE AND TERRITORY ELECTORAL OFFICES

State and Territory Electoral Offices provide a range of electoral services to the people of their particular State/Territory. They are responsible for the conduct of State/Territory elections & referenda; local government elections and referenda, and more. They also maintain the electoral roll for use in State and Local Government Elections.

State Electoral Office - New South Wales
GPO Box 832
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 92005999
Fax: (02) 92416011
Web: www.seo.nsw.gov.au

State Electoral Office - Western Australia
GPO Box F316
PERTH WA 6841
Ph: (08) 92140400
Fax: (08) 92260577
Email: waec@waec.wa.gov.au
Web: www.waec.wa.gov.au

State Electoral Office - Queensland
GPO Box 1393
BRISBANE QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 32276444
Fax: (07) 32297391
Web: www.ecq.qld.gov.au

State Electoral Office - South Australia
GPO Box 646
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Ph: (08) 84014300
Fax: (08) 84014333
Web: www.seo.sa.gov.au

State Electoral Office - Tasmania
GPO Box 300
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 62240217 Ph: 1800801701 (Freecall)
Fax: (03) 62240217
Email: ballot.box@electoral.tas.gov.au
Web: www.electoral.tas.gov.au

Territory Electoral Office - Australian Capital Territory
PO Box 272
CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Ph: (02) 62050033
Fax: (02) 62050382
Email: elections@act.gov.au
Web: www.elections.act.gov.au

State Electoral Office - Victoria
505 Little Collins Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Ph: (03) 96516201
Fax: (03) 96298624
Web: www.vec.vic.gov.au

Territory Electoral Office - Northern Territory
GPO Box 2419
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: (08) 89995617
Fax: (08) 89995845
Email: NTEO@nt.gov.au
Web: www.nt.gov.au/nteo

State/Territory Local Government Associations

Australian Local Government Association
The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 673 councils across the country. In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations.

8 Geils Court
DEAKIN ACT 2600
Ph: (02) 61229400
Fax: (02) 61229401
Email: sheridan.johnson@alga.asn.au
Web: www.alga.asn.au

Australian Local Government Women's Association
State Branches of the Australian Local Government Women's Association are federated through a common National Constitution with the National Board. The National Board represents the association at the National level and arranges and conducts a national conference very second year. At each national conference a new board is elected for the next two years.

PO Box 937
ST MARYS NSW 2760
Ph: 1800 621 951
Email: algwa1@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.algwa.org.au

Local Government Association of NSW
The Association represents the view of NSW metropolitan, regional and rural councils to other governments, providing industrial relations and other specialist services to councils and promotes Local Government to the community.

GPO Box 7003
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Ph: (02) 92424000
Fax: (02) 92424111
Email: lgsa@lgsa.org.au
Web: www.lgsa.org.au

Local Government Association of South Australia
The Local Government system in SA is integral to the democratic system of government in Australia which provides vital economic, social and environmental support for communities.

First Floor, 16 Hutt Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
Ph: (08) 82242000
Fax: (08) 82326336
Email: lgasa@lga.sa.gov.au
Web: www.lga.sa.gov.au

Municipal Association of Victoria
The Municipal Association of Victoria is the peak representative and lobbying body for Victoria's 79 councils. The MAV is a driving and influential force behind a strong and strategically positioned local government sector. The MAV's role, is to represent and advocate the interests of local government, lobby for a 'fairer deal' for councils, raise the sector's profile, ensure its long-term security and provide policy advice, strategic advice and insurance services to local government.

GPO Box 4326PP
MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Ph: (03) 96675555
Email: inquiries@mav.asn.au
Web: www.mav.asn.au

Local Government Association of Tasmania
The Local Government Association of Tasmania is the peak body representing local government - or councils - in Tasmania. The Association is part of a national network of associations. The Local Government sector is a vital part of Tasmania's tri-cameral system of government and is an active partner together with Federal and State Government in serving the Tasmanian Community.

GPO Box 1521
HOBART TAS 7001
Ph: (03) 62335966
Fax: (03) 62335986
Email: admin@lgat.tas.gov.au
Web: www.lgat.tas.gov.au

Local Government Association of the Northern Territory
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) is a peak organisation representing the interests of Local Government in the Northern Territory.

GPO Box 4502
DARWIN NT 0801
Ph: (08) 8936 2888
Fax: (08) 8941 2665
Email: info@lgant.nt.gov.au
Web: www.lgant.nt.gov.au

Local Government Association of Queensland
The Local Government Association of Queensland is the peak body representing local government in its dealings with other governments, unions, business and the community.

PO Box 2230
FORTITUDE VALLEY BC QLD 4006
Ph: (07) 30002222 or 1800007457
Fax: (07) 32524473
Email: enquiries@lgaq.asn.au
Web: www.lgaq.asn.au

The West Australian Local Government Association
The West Australian Local Government Association is the united voice of Local Government. The Association is not a government body, but is an independent, membership-based group representing and supporting the work and the interests of 144 Local Governments statewide.

PO Box 1544
WEST PERTH WA 6872
Ph: (08) 9321 5055
Fax: (08) 93222611
Email: info@walga.asn.au
Web: www.walga.asn.au

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