Legislators

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

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What the job involves

  • 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