Legislator

Overview

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

Day-to-day

• 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.