1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 1 Managers and Administrators >> 11 Generalist Managers >> 111 General Managers and Administrators >> 1111 Legislators and Government Appointed Officials >> 1111-11 Parliamentarian or Councillor

1111-11 Parliamentarian or Councillor

Participates in the activities of Commonwealth Government, State/Territory or local governments as the elected member for a constituency.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is election by a constituency.

Tasks Include:

assists in the development of government policy and the formulating, amending and repealing of legislation
attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide service to the community, gauge public opinion and provide information on government plans
introduces proposals for government action and serves public and electoral interests
investigates matters of concern to the public and to particular persons or groups
may serve as a member on Parliamentary Committees or Inquiries
may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups

Specialisations:
Government Minister
Mayor
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Premier
Prime Minister
Senator