Role overview
ANZSCO 111399 Legislators nec is a residual classification within the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations. It covers elected government officials who develop, amend and repeal laws and government policies, but whose specific roles are not described elsewhere in the ANZSCO framework. These officials typically operate at federal, state/territory or local government levels in Australia.
The 'nec' suffix indicates this is a 'not elsewhere classified' category, meaning it serves as a catch-all for legislative roles that don't fit specific ANZSCO definitions. This classification is maintained for statistical completeness and may appear in migration applications, though more specific codes are typically preferred where applicable.
Key tasks in practice
While specific tasks aren't formally documented for this residual code, legislators in this category would typically perform functions similar to other classified legislators:
- Developing, amending and repealing laws through parliamentary processes
- Representing constituents and addressing community concerns
- Participating in parliamentary debates, committees and inquiries
- Reviewing and approving government budgets and policies
- Providing oversight of government administration and operations
The actual scope of work varies significantly depending on the level of government (federal, state/territory or local) and the specific elected position.
Skill level explanation
ANZSCO assigns Skill Level 1 to this occupation, indicating it typically requires a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Alternatively, at least five years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications where applicable.
In practical terms, Australian legislators at all government levels are expected to demonstrate high-level capabilities in policy analysis, public administration, community representation and governance. While formal qualifications in law, public policy, economics or related fields are common, successful election to office itself demonstrates meeting the experience requirements of this skill level classification.
Industry context
This occupation is primarily associated with government service sectors. The related ANZSIC industries include:
- 7510 - Central Government Administration
- 7520 - State Government Administration
- 7530 - Local Government Administration
Legislators classified under this code would typically be employed within these government sectors, though as elected officials, their employment arrangements differ from standard public service roles. The classification helps maintain statistical coverage of all legislative roles within Australia's governance framework, even when they don't fit neatly into more specific categories.