Becoming an Other Legislator in Queensland

About this role

Other Legislators includes jobs like Aboriginal Community Council Member and Councillor on an Aboriginal Land Council.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for an Other Legislator include:

• develops national, state, territory or local government policies and formulates, amends and repeals legislation and by-laws
• helps constituents with a range of problems, particularly with regard to matters concerning government and local agencies
• investigates matters of concern to the public and to particular persons and groups
• introduces proposals for government action and represents public and electoral interests
• issues policy directions to government departments and exercises control over local government authorities
• attends community functions and meetings of local groups to provide services to the community, gauge public opinions and provide information on government plans
• may serve as a member on parliamentary committees and inquiries
• may present petitions on behalf of concerned groups.