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List Of Queensland Government Agencies
There are 21 Queensland Government departments, each responsible for delivering a portfolio of government legislation and policy. Each portfolio area is led by a minister who is a senior member of the governing party in the state Legislative Assembly. The minister is formally appointed by the governor of Queensland on behalf of the monarch, but is appointed on the recommendation of the premier. Each government department is led by a director-general or commissioner, who reports to the responsible minister. The minister has responsibility for instituting government policy and setting the department's priorities, whereas the director-general or commissioner leads the department operationally and is employed under the state's ''Public Sector Act 2022''. In addition to departments, there are also several government-owned corporations such as the Queensland Treasury Corporation and Energy Queensland. List of government departments In November 2024, the newly elected Crisafulli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Government
The Queensland Government is the state government of Queensland, Australia, a Parliament, parliamentary constitutional monarchy. Government is formed by the party or coalition that has gained a majority in the Queensland Legislative Assembly, state Legislative Assembly, with the governor officially appointmenting office-holders. The first government of Queensland was formed in 1859 when Queensland separated from New South Wales under the Constitution of Queensland, state constitution. Since Federation of Australia, federation in 1901, Queensland has been a States and territories of Australia, state of Australia, with the Constitution of Australia regulating its relationship with the Australian Government, federal government. Queensland's system of government is influenced by the Westminster system and Federalism in Australia, Australia's federal system of government. Executive acts are given legal force through the actions of the governor of Queensland (the representative of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Primary Industries (Queensland)
The Department of Primary Industries is the Queensland Government department responsible for developing Queensland's primary industries. The section known as Biosecurity Queensland is responsible for biosecurity matters within the state. The department was called the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries prior to November 2024. Functions Department of Agriculture and Fisheries provides expertise and support that increases primary industries productivity, expands markets and assists with adaption to change. It conducts research, policy advice, protects against pests and diseases, maintains animal welfare standards, as well as managing fisheries. History The first functions of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries began in 1855 when a sheep scab inspector began work in the New South Wales colony of Moreton Bay. After Queensland's Separation, livestock diseases were addressed through regulations administered by the Stock Branch in the Queensland Colonial Secretary's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Electoral Commission Of Queensland
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) is established under the ''Electoral Act 1992'' as an independent statutory authority, responsible for the impartial conduct of state and local government elections in Queensland. Functions The Commission has three main functions. It must administer Queensland's electoral laws, conduct democratic parliamentary and industrial elections which are free and review local government boundaries. It is also responsible for referendums, electoral redistributions, education and research into matters related to Queensland elections, providing information to all levels of government, ensuring the electoral roll is maintained and the registering of political parties. Electronic voting In 2010, the Commission announced it was conducting research into assisting the deaf and blind to cast a secret vote electronically. However, due to legislative restrictions, electronic voting was not available for the 2012 state election. See also * Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crime And Corruption Commission
The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is an independent Queensland Government integrity agency created to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and to continuously improve the integrity of, and to reduce the incidence of misconduct in, the Queensland public sector. Formerly the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) 2002–2014. The CCC also has a witness protection function. The commission was established on 1 January 2002,Crime And Misconduct Act 2001 - Section 220'. Queensland Consolidated Acts. Retrieved on 4 July 2011. when the former Criminal Justice Commission and the Queensland Crime Commission were merged into a single entity under the name Crime and Misconduct Commission. The CCC has investigative powers, not ordinarily available to the police service, for the purposes of enabling the commission to effectively investigate particular cases of major crime. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Service Queensland
''SMart'' was a British CBBC television programme based on art, which began in 1994 and ended in 2009. The programme was recorded at BBC Television Centre in London. Previously it had been recorded in Studio A at Pebble Mill Studios in Birmingham. The format is similar to the Tony Hart programmes ''Take Hart'' and '' Hartbeat''. The show was revamped into an hour-long show in 2007; from 1994 to 2006 it was previously a 25-minute show. From 1994 to 2005, the show also featured Morph, originally from ''Take Hart''. The series run featured 199 episodes, last airing on 11 August 2011. Production The BBC noticed the success of ''Art Attack'' with Neil Buchanan for CITV which started in 1990 and decided to create their own art show that was accessible to children similar to ''Art Attack''. The original theme tune was composed by Kjartan Poskitt, famous for the ''Murderous Maths'' series of books. From 2003, a different tune was used, written by Steve Brown (known as the fictional mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Residential Tenancies Authority
The 'Residential Tenancies Authority(RTA) is the Queensland Government statutory body that administers the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008' (the Act). The RTA is responsible to the Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth.https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/members From July 2022, the Queensland Government provides the RTA with a grant to fund its operations. The RTA works with all sector groups including tenants, property managers and owners, community and industry stakeholder groups and the Queensland Government. The RTA provides tenancy information, bond management, dispute resolution, compliance and enforcement, and education services. The RTA was previously known as the Rental Bond Authority and was established in 1989. In 1994, the name was changed, and the role of the organisation was expanded. The core responsibility of the RTA is to administer the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (the Act) legislation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Housing Commission
The Queensland Housing Commission was a Queensland Government agency which was established in 1945 under the ''State Housing Act 1945''. The agency aimed to improve the lives of individuals and families by providing access to secure, affordable and appropriate housing. One of the earliest and biggest projects undertaken by the Commission was a detached housing estate in Inala. In the Brisbane suburb of Stafford a significant number of post-war Queensland Housing Commission homes were built on quarter-acre blocks in the 1940s and 1950s. After the Second World War, the Imported Homes Scheme was initiated and funded by the Federal government. Together with French contractors 886 prefabricated homes were built in the Brisbane suburb of Zillmere. In 1981, the first residence to cater for the needs of people with a disability was adapted. In 2004 the Commission was abolished, with the Department of Housing taking over its role under the ''Housing Act 2003''. See also *Public hou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland State Archives
The Queensland State Archives is the lead agency for public recordkeeping in Queensland, Australia. It is the custodian of the largest and most significant documentary heritage collection about Queensland. Established in 1959, Queensland State Archives promotes the implementation of appropriate recordkeeping principles and practices across public authorities and regulates the retention and disposal of public records. Queensland State Archives develops recordkeeping policy and provides advice to public authorities on the management of public records and facilitates access to information about government for the people of Queensland. Under sections 24 and 25 of the Public Records Act 2002, Queensland State Archives has a range of functions and powers including the ability to: * Issue standards regulating the creation, management, disposal, storage and preservation of government records * Conduct research and provide advice to public authorities about the making, managing and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of Transport And Main Roads
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), is a department of the Queensland Government. TMR was formed in April 2009 by merging Queensland Transport and the Department of Main Roads. TMR manages Queensland's 33,000 km state road network, which includes 3,100 bridges. TMR also oversees most public transport services throughout the state, which it does through its agency Translink. TMR employs more than 10,000 people, and provides customer service centres, marine operation bases and regional and divisional offices. The department works with Queensland Rail, port authorities, other state and federal government departments, local governments, industry, and the community. Following the 2012 state election, Premier Campbell Newman appointed one Minister for the whole department. In 2015, Labor headed by Annastacia Palaszczuk won the state election. Jackie Trad was appointed Minister for Transport and Mark Bailey was appointed Minister for Main Roads, Road Safety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Department Of State Development, Infrastructure And Planning
The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is the ministerial department of the Queensland Government responsible for economic strategy, industry stimulation, and infrastructure, local government and planning in Queensland. The department is led by the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, currently, the Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP It is headquartered at 1 William Street, Brisbane. The department was previously called the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, and the Department of State Development, Tourism and Innovation. It was renamed from the former in November 2024 during machinery of government changes after the 2024 Queensland state election. References External links * State Development, Tourism and Innovation Queensland Queensland ( , commonly abbreviated as Qld) is a States and territories of Australia, state in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Treasury ...
Treasurer of Queensland is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the Queensland Treasury, and by extension, all financial matters of the Queensland Government. List of Queensland treasurers See also *Politics of Queensland References {{Queensland ministerial portfolios Queensland Queensland-related lists Treasurer A treasurer is a person responsible for the financial operations of a government, business, or other organization. Government The treasury of a country is the department responsible for the country's economy, finance and revenue. The treasure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland Police Service
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is the principal law enforcement agency responsible for policing the Australian state of Queensland. In 1990, the Queensland Police Force was officially renamed the Queensland Police Service and the old motto of "Firmness with Courtesy" was changed to "With Honour We Serve". The headquarters of the Queensland Police Service is located at 200 Roma Street, Brisbane. The current Commissioner is Stephan (Steve) Gollschewski. The Commissioner reports to the Minister for Police, presently Daniel Purdie. History Queensland came into existence as a colony of the British Empire on 1 December 1859. The region was previously under the jurisdiction of the New South Wales governance with towns policed by small forces controlled by the local magistracy. ''The Police Act of 1838'' (2 Vic. no. 2) which officially codified a variety of common behaviours as criminal and regulated the police response to them, continued as the template for policing. On 13 J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
