Queensland Government

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This article is about the state government of Queensland. For the political structure of Queensland, see Politics of Queensland.
Queensland Government
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Overview
Established
StateQueensland
CountryAustralia
LeaderPremier (David Crisafulli)
Appointed byGovernor (Jeannette Young) on the advice of the premier
Main organCabinet
Ministries22 government departments[1]
Responsible toLegislative Assembly of Queensland
Annual budgetIncrease $87.6 billion (2023–24)[2]
Headquarters1 William Street, Brisbane
Websiteqld.gov.au

The Queensland Government is the executive government of the state of Queensland, Australia. Government is formed by the party or coalition that has gained a majority in the Legislative Assembly, with the governor officially appointing office-holders.[3] The first government 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 Commonwealth. Like its federal counterpart, the Queensland Government takes the form of a parliamentary constitutional monarchy.

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 senior 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 departments based at 1 William Street, a purpose-built skyscraper in the Brisbane central business district.

Executive power

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Further information: Politics of Queensland

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.

Current Ministry

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Main articles: Crisafulli ministry and Opposition (Queensland)

On 27 October 2024, Crisafulli announced that he and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie would be sworn in as an interim two-person cabinet, however which portfolios will be assigned to each of them is unknown.[4] Crisafulli and Bleijie were formally sworn in by Governor Jeanette Young on 28 October.[5] On 1 November 2024, the full ministry was formally sworn in, as follows:[6]

Portrait Minister Portfolio Took office Left office Duration of tenure Party Electorate
Cabinet Ministers
File:David Crisafulli 2024.jpg David Crisafulli
28 October 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 215 days Liberal National Broadwater
File:Jarrod Bleijie.jpg Jarrod Bleijie
  • Deputy Premier
  • Minister for State Development and Infrastructure
  • Minister for Industrial Relations
 28 October 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 215 days Kawana
David Janetzki
  • Treasurer
  • Minister for Energy
  • Minister for Homes
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Toowoomba South
File:RosBatesT1.jpg Ros Bates
  • Minister for Finance and Trade
  • Minister for Employment and Training
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Mudgeeraba
File:TimNicholls2023.png Tim Nicholls
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Clayfield
File:Deb Frecklington headshot crop narrow.jpg Deb Frecklington
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Nanango
Dale Last
  • Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
  • Minister for Manufacturing
  • Minister for Rural and Regional Development
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Burdekin
File:John-Paul Langbroek 2021 (cropped).jpg John-Paul Langbroek
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Surfers Paradise
Dan Purdie
  • Minister for Police and Community Safety
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Ninderry
Laura Gerber
  • Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support
  • Minister for Corrective Services
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Currumbin
File:RockyRingRoadRally7.jpg Brent Mickelberg
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Buderim
Ann Leahy
  • Minister for Local Government
  • Minister for Water
  • Minister for Fire and Emergency Services
  • Minister for Disaster Recovery
  • Minister for Volunteers
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Warrego
Sam O'Connor
  • Minister for Housing and Public Works
  • Minister for Youth
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Bonney
Tony Perrett
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Gympie
Fiona Simpson
  • Minister for Women
  • Minister for Women's Economic Security
  • Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Maroochydore
Andrew Powell
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Glass House
Amanda Camm
  • Minister for Families, Seniors and Disabilities
  • Minister for Child Safety
  • Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Whitsunday
Tim Mander
  • Minister for Sport and Racing
  • Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Everton
File:Steve Minnikin.jpg Steve Minnikin
  • Minister for Customer Service
  • Minister for Open Data
 1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Chatsworth
File:DrChristianRowanMP.jpg Christian Rowan
1 November 2024 Incumbent 1 year, 211 days Moggill

Queensland Government departments

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Parliament House in Brisbane
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The state government head office at 1 William Street
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A range of other agencies support the functions of these departments.

See also

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