List of Queensland Government departments facts for kids
The Queensland Government has many important jobs to do for the people living in Queensland, Australia. To help manage all these tasks, the government is organized into different groups called departments. Each department is like a special team that focuses on a particular area, such as education, health, or transport.
Each of these teams is led by a minister. A minister is a senior member of the political party that is currently in charge. They are chosen by the Premier (who is like the leader of the state government) and officially appointed by the governor of Queensland. The minister decides what the department should focus on and sets its main goals.
Working alongside the minister is a director-general or commissioner. This person is the boss of the department's daily operations. They make sure everything runs smoothly and that the department's staff are doing their jobs well. They report directly to the minister. Besides departments, there are also some government-owned businesses, like those that manage money or electricity for the state.
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How Queensland is Governed
The Queensland Government works hard to provide services and make decisions that benefit everyone in the state. This involves many different areas, from building roads to supporting schools and hospitals. To handle all these responsibilities, the government divides its work among various departments and agencies.
What are Government Departments?
Government departments are like specialized teams within the Queensland Government. Each department has a specific area of responsibility. For example, one department might focus on schools, while another looks after hospitals. Their main goal is to carry out the laws and plans made by the government to help the people of Queensland.
Key Government Departments in Queensland
In November 2024, after a new government was elected, some changes were made to how departments were organized. Here are some of the main departments that help run Queensland today:
- Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business
- Department of Education (for schools and learning)
- Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (for nature, holidays, and new discoveries)
- Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety (for supporting families and vulnerable people)
- Department of Housing and Public Works (for homes and government buildings)
- Department of Justice (for laws and courts)
- Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers (for local councils, water, and community helpers)
- Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (for land, resources, and jobs)
- Department of the Premier and Cabinet (helps the Premier lead the government)
- Department of Primary Industries (for farming, fishing, and food)
- Queensland Corrective Services (manages prisons and rehabilitation)
- Queensland Fire Department (for fire safety and emergencies)
- Queensland Health (Department of Health) (for hospitals and health services)
- Queensland Police Service (for keeping communities safe)
- Queensland Treasury (manages the state's money)
- Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games (for sports and big events)
- Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (for big projects and future plans)
- Department of Trade, Employment and Training (for jobs and skills)
- Department of Transport and Main Roads (for roads, public transport, and travel)
- Department of Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism (for supporting diverse communities)
- Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support (for young people in the justice system and helping victims)
How Departments Work with Agencies
Many government departments also work with smaller groups called agencies, authorities, or commissions. These agencies help the departments do their jobs even better. They often focus on very specific tasks. For example, the Department of Transport works with Translink, which manages public transport.
Important Government Agencies
Here are some examples of departments and the agencies that help them:
| Department or Area | Supporting Agencies |
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| Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety |
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| Housing and Public Works |
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| Justice |
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| State Development, Infrastructure and Planning |
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| Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation |
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| Transport and Main Roads |
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| Education |
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| Fire |
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| Health |
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| Police |
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| Treasury |
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