Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland) facts for kids

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is a special team that helps the leader of Queensland, called the Premier, and their main group of advisors, the Cabinet. Think of them as the Premier's main helpers! They work for the Queensland Government and also help manage all the people who work for the government (this is called the public sector). Their main office is in Brisbane at 1 William Street.

How the Department Works

This department works closely with the Premier. It is led by a person called the Director-General. The department has five main teams, or "divisions," that help it do its job:

• Strategy and Engagement: This team helps plan for the future of Queensland and talks with different groups of people.
• Policy Division: They come up with new ideas and rules for the government to consider.
• Corporate Government Services: This group handles the daily running of the department, like managing money and staff.
• Cabinet Services: They help the Cabinet (the Premier's main team) make important decisions and get things done.
• Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel: This team helps write new laws clearly so everyone can understand them.

See also

• Premiers of the Australian states