Queensland Government facts for kids
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| State |  Queensland |
| Leader | Premier (Steven Miles) |
| Appointed by | Governor (Jeannette Young) |
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| Ministries | 22 government departments |
| Responsible to | Parliament of Queensland |
| Annual budget |  $87.6 billion (2023–24) |
| Headquarters | 1 William Street, Brisbane |
The Queensland Government is like the main team that runs the state of Queensland, Australia. It's a special type of government called a parliamentary constitutional monarchy. This means it has a parliament and a King or Queen, but their power is limited by rules.
The government is formed by the political party that wins the most votes in the state election. The Governor then officially appoints the people who will be in charge. Queensland got its first government in 1859. This was when Queensland became separate from New South Wales. Since 1901, Queensland has been a state within Australia. The rules for how it works with the national Australian Government are in the Constitution of Australia.
Queensland's government uses a system similar to the one in the United Kingdom, called the Westminster system. It also fits into Australia's federal system. The Governor, who represents the King, has official power. However, in reality, the Cabinet makes most of the big decisions. The Cabinet includes the Premier (the leader) and all the other ministers. Each minister is in charge of a different part of the government, like health or education.
Most government offices are in Brisbane, the capital city. Many of them are in a special building called 1 William Street.
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How Queensland's Government Works
Queensland's government follows the Westminster system. This system is based on how the United Kingdom's government works. The power to make laws belongs to the Parliament of Queensland. This Parliament includes the King, represented by the Governor of Queensland, and one main group called the Legislative Assembly of Queensland.
Officially, the Executive Council holds the power to carry out laws. This council includes the Governor and senior ministers. But in practice, the state Cabinet makes these decisions.
The Governor is the formal head, but they usually act on the advice of the Premier of Queensland and the Cabinet. The Premier and ministers are chosen by the Governor. They stay in their jobs as long as they have the support of most members in the Legislative Assembly. The courts, like the Supreme Court of Queensland, handle legal matters. However, the High Court of Australia can overrule them on certain national issues.
Who is in Charge Now?
This section lists the people who are currently ministers in the Queensland Government. They are responsible for different areas like health, education, and transport.
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Steven Miles | 15 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Murrumba | ||
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Cameron Dick |
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15 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 182 days | Labor | Woodridge | |
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Grace Grace |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | McConnel | |
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Shannon Fentiman |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Waterford | |
| Yvette D'Ath |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Redcliffe | ||
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Mick de Brenni |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Springwood | |
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Meaghan Scanlon |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Gaven | |
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Mark Ryan |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Morayfield | |
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Leeanne Enoch |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Algester | |
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Di Farmer |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Bulimba | |
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Mark Furner |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Ferny Grove | |
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Glenn Butcher |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Gladstone | |
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Scott Stewart |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Townsville | |
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Leanne Linard |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Nudgee | |
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Nikki Boyd |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Pine Rivers | |
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Bart Mellish |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Aspley | |
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Lance McCallum |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Bundamba | |
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Charis Mullen |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Jordan | |
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Michael Healy |
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21 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 176 days | Labor | Cairns | |
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Bruce Saunders |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Maryborough | |
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Julieanne Gilbert |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Mackay | |
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Brittany Lauga |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Keppel | |
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Ali King |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Pumicestone | |
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Jennifer Howard |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Ipswich | |
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Shane King |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Kurwongbah | |
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Corrine McMillan |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Mansfield | |
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Jimmy Sullivan |
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18 December 2023 | Incumbent | 1 year, 179 days | Labor | Stafford | |
Queensland Government Departments
The Queensland Government provides many services to people. It also creates rules and policies. It does this through different groups called government departments. Each department is led by a minister. This minister is also a member of the Parliament.
As of December 2019, there were 23 main government departments. These include:
- Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Queensland Treasury
- Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
- Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Department of Education
- Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
- Department of Environment and Science
- Queensland Health
- Department of Justice and Attorney-General
- Department of Seniors, Disability Services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
- Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning
- Department of Transport and Main Roads
- Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport
- Department of Resources
- Department of Energy and Public Works
- Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
- Department of Communities, Housing and Digital Economy
- Public Service Commission
- Queensland Ambulance Service
- Queensland Corrective Services
- Queensland Police Service
- Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
Many other smaller groups also help these departments do their work.
Images for kids
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David Crisafulli MP, Leader of the Opposition
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Jarrod Bleijie MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition
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Ros Bates MP
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Steve Minnikin MP
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Tim Nicholls MP
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Christian Rowan MP
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Deb Frecklington MP
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Brent Mickelberg MP
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Mark Robinson MP
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See also
In Spanish: Gobierno de Queensland para niños
- Politics of Queensland
- Crime and Corruption Commission
- Women in the Queensland Legislative Assembly
