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EOI Backlog current to: 30/11/2020
111312: Member of Parliament
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Visa Options
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S/T Eligibility
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S/T Details
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ANZSCO
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Backlog
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DAMA
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Possible Visa Options
Visa Type Eligibility *Caveats Legislative Instrument MLTSSL STSOL ROL Visa Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 State/Territory nominatedLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 491 Family SponsoredLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 485 Graduate WorkLIN 19/051 Visa Subclass 482 TSS: Medium & Short termLIN 19/048 Labour Agreement DAMAVisa Subclass 186 ENS: TRT & DELIN 19/049 Visa Subclass 187 RSMS: TRTLIN 19/047 Visa Subclass 494 SESR: Employer SponsoredLIN 19/219,
LIN 19/260Visa Subclass 407 Training: Enhance skillsLIN 19/050 *Caveats / Applicable circumstances:
No conditions apply
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State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table
State/Territory Nomination Visa Subclass 190 Visa Subclass 491 List ACT Australian Capital Territory NSW New South Wales NT Northern Territory QLD Queensland (Offshore) SA South Australia TAS Tasmania Category 1 (Graduates) VIC Victoria WA Western Australia (General stream) Occupation is in the State/Territory skilled occupation list and MAY be eligible if you meet the specific State/Territory nomination requirements (relevant work experience, suitable employment offer, etc.) Occupation MAY be eligible if you meet the State/Territory nomination requirements Occupation MAY NOT be eligible -
State/Territory Eligibility Details
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111312: Member of Parliament
Description
Represents the interests of people in a constituency as their elected member to national, state or territory parliament.
Skill Level 1
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Assessing Authority
- Alternative Titles
- Parliamentarian
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
- Specialisations
- Chief Minister
- Government Minister
- Member of the Legislative Assembly
- Member of the Legislative Council
- Premier
- Prime Minister
- Senator
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 1113: Legislators
Description
Represent the interests of people in constituencies as elected members of national, state and territory parliaments and local government authorities.
Indicative Skill Level
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).- Tasks
- 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
- Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 111311: Local Government Legislator
- 111399: Legislators nec
- Occupation ceilings program year 2020-2021
- Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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Backlog & Invitations issued
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DAMA - Designated Area Migration Agreement
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2013, ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.3, cat. no. 1220.0, https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1220.0