AustraliaGovernment and the law 56 · Government and the law
A neighbour's dog keeps barking all night. Which level of government usually deals with noise and animal control?
- aThe local councilCorrect answer
- bThe Australian (federal) Government
- cThe Senate
- dThe state government
Why?
Noise and animal control are local matters, so problems like a barking dog go to the local council. In the ACT, which has no councils, the ACT Government handles these services.
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