Legislators

Key Tasks

• •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

Employment Projections to 2035