What this class covers
ANZSIC class 7520 covers the core administrative functions of Australian state and territory governments. This classification includes units engaged in setting government policy, overseeing state programs (excluding military defence), collecting revenue to fund these programs, creating statute law and by-laws, and distributing government funds. The class focuses on the machinery of government rather than direct service delivery to the public.
Typical operations falling under this classification include state treasuries managing financial operations, parliamentary departments supporting legislative processes, premier's departments coordinating policy development, and offices of state governors conducting ceremonial and constitutional functions. These activities represent the essential administrative backbone of state and territory governments across Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia and all jurisdictions in between.
The classification is used by statistical agencies, researchers, and government bodies to track the scope and scale of state administration activities. Businesses interacting with state governments may encounter this classification when researching government structures or completing statistical surveys that reference ANZSIC codes.
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes several distinct types of administrative activities:
- Managing state government finances and economic policy (excluding banking operations)
- Developing, enacting and enforcing state legislation
- Operating state parliaments and supporting parliamentary functions
- Formulating and administering state government policies
- General state government administration excluding justice functions
- Operating the office of the state governor
Exclusions and nearby codes
Several related activities are specifically excluded from ANZSIC 7520. The management of commercial and business activities by state governments falls under the industry classes appropriate to those specific activities rather than general administration.
Justice-related operations, including the administration of judicial authorities or commissions, are classified separately under ANZSIC 7540: Justice. Regulatory activities involving control over specified industries or activities belong to ANZSIC 7720: Regulatory Services.
Local government administration is covered by ANZSIC 7510, while federal government administration falls under ANZSIC 7530, reflecting the distinct levels of government in Australia's federated system.
Practical guidance
State government entities typically use this classification for statistical reporting and internal accounting purposes. When registering for an ABN, state government departments would generally select this classification if it accurately describes their primary administrative functions.
For businesses contracting with state governments, understanding this classification can help identify the appropriate government entities for specific services or tenders. Workers' compensation classifications may reference ANZSIC codes, though state government employees are typically covered under specific government schemes rather than standard industry classifications.
When completing business activity statements or other government reporting, state government entities should ensure they're using the most specific ANZSIC code available. The related BIC code 75200 corresponds directly to this ANZSIC classification for statistical purposes.