Legislators

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

**Indicative skill level:**

#### In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with 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 (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

**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