Job Description

• 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