Federalism in Austria

V. Functioning of the federal state structure: Competences of the federationLegislation and execution – federal responsibility External affairs, civil and criminal law affairs,nearly all security issues, trade and industry,monetary and banking matters, railways,aviation, motor traffic, forestry, water rights,labour legislation, social security and publichealth matters, military affairs, etc. Only in exceptional cases are there federalauthorities at the decentralized level (policeagencies, internal revenue service).