Department of the Premier and Cabinet (Queensland) facts for kids
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| Jurisdiction | Queensland |
| Headquarters | 1 William Street, Brisbane |
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The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is an important part of the Queensland Government in Australia. Think of it as the main support team for the Premier (the leader of Queensland) and the Cabinet (a group of top government ministers).
This department helps the Premier and Cabinet make big decisions for the state. It also works with the Public Service Commission to manage all the people who work for the government in Queensland. Their main office is located at 1 William Street in the heart of Brisbane.
How the Department Works
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet reports directly to the Premier. It is led by a person called the Director-General. The department is organized into different teams, or "divisions," each with a special job.
Main Divisions
The department has five key divisions that help it do its work:
- Strategy and Engagement: This team helps plan for the future and connects with different groups of people.
- Policy Division: They research and develop new ideas and rules for the government.
- Corporate Government Services: This division handles the everyday running of the government, like finances and human resources.
- Cabinet Services: This team helps the Cabinet meetings run smoothly and keeps track of decisions.
- Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel: These experts write the actual laws that the government wants to pass.
Who Has Led the Department?
The Director-General is the top leader of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Here are some of the people who have held this important role recently:
- October 2024 – December 2024: David Mackie (Acting Director-General)
- December 2023 – November 2024: Mike Kaiser
- April 2021 – December 2023: Rachel Hunter
- February 2015 – April 2021: Dave Stewart
You can find a full list of all the leaders of this department going all the way back to 1859.
Want to Learn More?
You can visit these websites to find out more about the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Queensland Government:
- The Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Queensland Cabinet and Ministers Website
- The Premier of Queensland
- How the department is organized
