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Which public services are mainly the responsibility of the Victoria state government?
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The Victoria state government holds the primary responsibility for providing the state's principal public services, including:
- Health: Managing major health services and infrastructure.12
- Education: Overseeing the state's educational systems and institutions.12
- Transport: Coordinating major internal transport services and infrastructure.12
- Justice: Maintaining the legal and judicial systems within the state.1
- Planning: Making ultimate decisions regarding major urban and regional planning.2
Under the Australian federalism model, the state government is responsible for all "residual powers"āthose not explicitly granted to the federal Commonwealth government by the constitution. While the state manages these major services, local governments in areas like Melbourne handle more localized responsibilities, such as waste management, building controls, and community services.312