The Queensland Government is the state government of Queensland, Australia, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Government is formed by the party or coalition that has gained a majority in the state Legislative Assembly, with the governor officially appointmenting office-holders.[3] The first government of Queensland was formed in 1859 when Queensland separated from New South Wales under the state constitution. Since federation in 1901, Queensland has been a state of Australia, with the Constitution of Australia regulating its relationship with the federal government.

Queensland Government
Overview
Established
State Queensland
Country Australia
LeaderPremier (Steven Miles)
Appointed byGovernor (Jeannette Young)
Main organ
Ministries22 government departments[1]
Responsible toParliament of Queensland
Annual budgetIncrease $87.6 billion (2023–24)[2]
Headquarters1 William Street, Brisbane
Websiteqld.gov.au

Queensland's system of government is influenced by the Westminster system and Australia's federal system of government. Executive acts are given legal force through the actions of the governor of Queensland (the representative of the monarch, Charles III), although the governor in practice performs only ceremonial duties, with de facto executive power lying with the Cabinet. The Cabinet is the government's chief policy-making organ which consists of the premier and all ministers. Each minister is responsible for exercising policy and legislation through the respective state government department.

The headquarters for each government department are located in the capital city of Brisbane, with most government departments based at 1 William Street, a purpose-built skyscraper in Brisbane CBD.

Executive and judicial powers

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Queensland is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system, a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom. Legislative power rests with the Parliament of Queensland, which consists of the King, represented by the Governor of Queensland, and the one house, the Legislative Assembly of Queensland. De jure executive power rests formally with the Executive Council, which consists of the Governor and senior minister, but is exercised de facto by the state cabinet.

The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of Queensland and the Cabinet. The Premier and Ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Queensland and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under the ambit of the Australian Constitution.

Current Ministry

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Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenure Party Electorate
Cabinet Ministers
  Steven Miles 15 December 2023 Incumbent 300 days Labor Murrumba
  Cameron Dick
15 December 2023 Incumbent 300 days Labor Woodridge
  Grace Grace
  • Minister for State Development and Infrastructure
  • Minister for Industrial Relations
  • Minister for Racing
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor McConnel
  Shannon Fentiman 18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Waterford
Yvette D'Ath
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Redcliffe
  Mick de Brenni
  • Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Springwood
  Meaghan Scanlon
  • Minister for Housing, Local Government and Planning
  • Minister for Public Works
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Gaven
  Mark Ryan
  • Minister for Police and Community Safety
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Morayfield
  Leeanne Enoch
  • Minister for Treaty
  • Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
  • Minister for Communities
  • Minister for the Arts
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Algester
  Di Farmer
  • Minister for Education
  • Minister for Youth Justice
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Bulimba
  Mark Furner
  • Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries
  • Minister for Rural Communities
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Ferny Grove
  Glenn Butcher
  • Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing
  • Minister for Water
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Gladstone
  Scott Stewart
  • Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Townsville
  Leanne Linard
  • Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
  • Minister for Science and Innovation
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Nudgee
  Nikki Boyd
  • Minister for Fire and Disaster Recovery
  • Minister for Corrective Services
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Pine Rivers
  Bart Mellish
  • Minister for Transport and Main Roads
  • Minister for Digital Services
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Aspley
  Lance McCallum
  • Minister for Employment and Small Business
  • Minister for Training and Skills Development
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Bundamba
  Charis Mullen
  • Minister for Child Safety
  • Minister for Seniors and Disability Services
  • Minister for Multicultural Affairs
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Jordan
  Michael Healy
  • Minister for Tourism and Sport
21 December 2023 Incumbent 294 days Labor Cairns
Assistant Ministers[4][5]
  Bruce Saunders
  • Assistant Minister for Train Manufacturing, Regional Development and Jobs
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Maryborough
  Julieanne Gilbert
  • Assistant Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Industrial Relations and Racing
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Mackay
  Brittany Lauga
  • Assistant Minister for Health and Regional Health Infrastructure
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Keppel
  Ali King
  • Assistant Minister for Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Pumicestone
  Jennifer Howard
  • Assistant Minister for Treasury, Trade and Investment
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Ipswich
  Shane King
  • Assistant Minister for Clean Economy Jobs
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Kurwongbah
  Corrine McMillan
  • Assistant Minister for Education and Youth Justice
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Mansfield
  Jimmy Sullivan
  • Assistant Minister for Justice and Veterans' Affairs
18 December 2023 Incumbent 297 days Labor Stafford
Portfolio Shadow Minister State Electorate Year Elected Years in Parliament Image
Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for Tourism
Shadow Minister for Olympics and Paralympics

State Member for Broadwater (2017–)

David Crisafulli MP Broadwater 2017 5  
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Infrastructure and Jobs
Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations

State Member for Kawana (2009–)

Jarrod Bleijie MP Kawana 2009 13  
Shadow Minister for Finance and Better Regulation
Shadow Minister for Integrity in Government

State Member for Maroochydore (1992–)

Fiona Simpson MP Maroochydore 1992 30
Shadow Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Investment and Trade

State Member for Toowoomba South (2016–)

David Janetzki MP Toowoomba South 2016 6
Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services
Shadow Minister for Medical Research
Shadow Minister for Women

State Member for Mudgeeraba (2009–)

Ros Bates MP Mudgeeraba 2009 13  
Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services
Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
Shadow Minister for Rural and Regional Affairs

State Member for Burdekin (2015–)

Dale Last MP Burdekin 2015 7
Shadow Minister for Customer Service
Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads

State Member for Chatsworth (2012–)

Steve Minnikin MP Chatsworth 2012 10  
Shadow Attorney-General
Shadow Minister for Justice
Shadow Minister for CBD Activation

State Member for Clayfield (2006–)

Tim Nicholls MP Clayfield 2006 16  
Shadow Minister for Education
Shadow Minister for the Arts

State Member for Moggill (2015–)

Christian Rowan MP Moggill 2015 7  
Shadow Minister for Water and the Construction of Dams
Shadow Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing

State Member for Nanango (2009–)

Deb Frecklington MP Nanango 2009 13  
Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy

State Member for Condamine (2015–)

Pat Weir MP Condamine 2015 7
Shadow Minister for Housing and Public Works
Shadow Minister for Sport and Racing
Shadow Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Sport and Regional Engagement

State Member for Everton (2009–)

Tim Mander MP Everton 2009 13
Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

State Member for Gympie (2015–)

Tony Perrett MP Gympie 2015 7
Shadow Minister for Local Government
Shadow Minister for Disaster Recovery
Shadow Minister for Volunteers

State Member for Warrego (2015–)

Ann Leahy MP Warrego 2015 7
Shadow Minister for Seniors, Communities and Disability Services
Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

State Member for Surfers Paradise (2004–)

John-Paul Langbroek MP Surfers Paradise 2004 18
Shadow Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier Reef
Shadow Minister for Science and Innovation
Shadow Minister for Youth

State Member for Bonney (2017–)

Sam O'Connor MP Bonney 2017 5
Shadow Minister for Employment and Training
Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business
Shadow Minister for Open Data

State Member for Buderim (2017–)

Brent Mickelberg MP Buderim 2017 5  
Shadow Minister for Child Protection
Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence
Shadow Minister for Women's Economic Security

State Member for Whitsunday (2020–)

Amanda Camm MP Whitsunday 2020 2
Shadow Assistant Ministers
Assistant to the Leader of the Opposition
Shadow Assistant Minister for Western Queensland
Shadow Assistant Minister for Trade

State Member for Gregory (2015–)

Lachlan Millar MP Gregory 2015 7
Shadow Assistant Minister for COVID Economic Recovery

State Member for Ninderry (2017–)

Dan Purdie MP Ninderry 2017 5
Shadow Assistant Minister for Justice
Shadow Assistant Minister for Youth
Shadow Assistant Minister for the Night-time Economy
Shadow Assistant Minister for Cultural Development

State Member for Currumbin (2020–)

Laura Gerber MP Currumbin 2020 2
Shadow Assistant Minister for Higher Education
Shadow Assistant Minister for Research
Shadow Assistant Minister for Defence Industry
Shadow Assistant Minister for Veterans

State Member for Southern Downs (2017–)

James Lister MP Southern Downs 2017 5
Shadow Assistant Minister for State Development
Shadow Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Mines

State Member for Lockyer (2017–)

Jim McDonald MP Lockyer 2017 5
Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health
Shadow Assistant Minister for Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Shadow Assistant Minister for Families
Shadow Assistant Minister for Seniors

State Member for Southport (2012–)

Rob Molhoek MP Southport 2012 10
Shadow Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development

State Member for Burnett (2012–)

Stephen Bennett MP Burnett 2012 10
Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance

State Member for Theodore (2012–)

Michael Crandon MP Theodore 2012 10
Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Communities and International Student Attraction

State Member for Oodgeroo (2009–)

Mark Robinson MP Oodgeroo 2009 13  
Shadow Parliamentary Roles
Manager of Opposition Business

State Member for Glass House (2009–)

Andrew Powell MP Glass House 2009 13
Shadow Cabinet Secretary

State Member for Toowoomba North (2012–)

Trevor Watts MP Toowoomba North 2012 10
Whip

State Member for Coomera (2009–)

Mark Boothman MP Coomera 2009 13
Deputy Whip Laura Gerber MP

Queensland Government departments

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Parliament House in Brisbane; the meeting place of the Parliament of Queensland
 
1 William Street, the main building of the government

The Queensland Government delivers services, determines policy and regulations, including legal interpretation, by a number of agencies grouped under areas of portfolio responsibility. Each portfolio is led by a government minister who is a member of the Parliament. As of December 2019 there were 23 lead agencies, called government departments, that consist of:[6]

A range of other agencies support the functions of these departments.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Our structure". Queensland Government. 22 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Budget Overview - Queensland Budget Update". Queensland Government Budget. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2024.
  3. ^ "The Premier of Queensland" (PDF). Everyone's Parliament. Queensland Parliament. November 2022.
  4. ^ McCormack, Madura (19 May 2023). "Revealed: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's other quiet reshuffle". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  5. ^ Messenger, Andrew (15 December 2023). "Steven Miles unveils five new cabinet ministers as he's sworn in as Queensland premier". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Queensland Government Administrative Arrangements Order (No. 2) 2019 - Made by the Governor in Council on 12 December 2019" (PDF). The State of Queensland. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
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