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== Administrative subdivisions ==
== Administrative subdivisions ==


Australia is divided into 6 first-level administrative subdivisions called [[States of Australia]], plus two major territories, for governance and regional organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/australia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-25}}</ref> These are: [[New South Wales]], [[Victoria]], [[Queensland]], [[South Australia]], [[Western Australia]], [[Tasmania]], [[Australian Capital Territory]], and [[Northern Territory]]. Dioceses often align with these divisions, supporting Catholic activities.
Australia is divided into 6 first-level administrative subdivisions called [[States of Australia]], plus two major territories, for governance and regional organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Australia |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/australia/ |publisher=CIA World Factbook |date=2024-12-01 |access-date=2025-05-25}}</ref>  
 
These are:  
 
* [[New South Wales]]
* [[Victoria]]
* [[Queensland]]
* [[South Australia]]
* [[Western Australia]]
* [[Tasmania]]
* [[Australian Capital Territory]]
* [[Northern Territory]]
 
Dioceses often align with these divisions, supporting Catholic activities.


== Cultural influence ==
== Cultural influence ==