Legislators

Legislators represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.

Most occupations in this field typically require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• developing national, state, territory or local government policy, and formulating, amending and repealing legislation and by-laws
• helping constituents with a range of problems particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
• investigating matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
• introducing proposals for government action and representing public and electoral interests
• issuing policy directions to government departments and exercising control over local government authorities
• attending community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
• may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
• may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Occupations:

• Local Government Legislator 
• Member of Parliament 
• Legislators nec

Local Government Legislator

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Alternative Titles:

• Alderman (Aus) 
• Councillor

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member of a local government authority.

Specialisations:

• Community Board Member (NZ) 
• Mayor

Member Of Parliament

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Alternative Title:

• Parliamentarian

Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.

Specialisations:

• Chief Minister (Aus) 
• Government Minister 
• Member of the Legislative Assembly (Aus) 
• Member of the Legislative Council (Aus) 
• Premier (Aus) 
• Prime Minister 
• Senator (Aus)

Legislators Nec

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This occupation group covers Legislators not elsewhere classified.

Occupations in this group include:

• Aboriginal Community Council Member (Aus) 
• Councillor, Aboriginal Land Council (Aus)