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Undertake legislative decision-making

Undertake legislative decision-making

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPREV011
State Code
ODX01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
090901 - Business And Commercial Law
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply a legislative decision-making process to make and justify legislatively based decisions. This unit applies to those working in a public sector role involved in legislative decision-making. Those undertaking this unit would work independently, performing complex tasks in a familiar context.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements for legislative decision making.
  • 1.1. Identify and clarify purpose and key elements of legislative decision-making process to ensure its consistent application.
  • 1.2. Identify record-keeping procedures relating to legislative decision making.
2. Complete required research.
  • 2.1. Identify and outline the situation or event requiring a decision.
  • 2.2. Determine applicable statute law and identify and record sections of the acts that link to the decision.
  • 2.3. Identify relevant case law and other extraneous material.
  • 2.4. Record and analyse evidence to support situation or event with respect to applicable law.
  • 2.5. Draw conclusions as to whether required facts have been established by available evidence and record.
  • 2.6. Apply statute law using precedents, rulings, commissioner practices, internal advice, other legislation and advice from senior and specialist staff.
3. Carry out the decision-making phase.
  • 3.1. Confirm delegation to make the decision or refer decision.
  • 3.2. Make decision based on research outcomes and established facts, supported by explanation and justification.
  • 3.3. Document decision in required format.
  • 3.4. Carry out actions as a result of the decision and record.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT66 PSPREV002 Undertake legislative decision making Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHO9 PSP40122 Certificate IV in Government Qualification