Other Legislators

Other Legislators includes jobs like Aboriginal Community Council Member and Councillor on an Aboriginal Land Council.

What the job involves

• Develops national, state, territory or local government policies and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws

• Helps constituents with a range of problems, particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies

• Investigates matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups

• Introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests

• Issues policy directions to government departments and exercises control over local government authorities

• Attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide services to the community, gauge public opinions and provide information on government plans

• May serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries

• May present petitions on behalf of concerned groups