List of Queensland Government departments explained

There are 22 Queensland Government departments, each responsible for delivering a portfolio of government legislation and policy.[1] 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

, there are 22 gazetted state government departments:

List of government agencies

Most government portfolios are delivered through a combination of a department and supporting agencies, authorities, or commissions with varying levels of independence.

Portfolio/department Supporting agencies
Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services
Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works
Justice and Attorney-General
State Development and Infrastructure
Tourism and Sport
Transport and Main Roads
Education
Fire and Emergency Services
Health
Police
Treasury

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 22 December 2023 . Our structure . 10 March 2024 . Queensland Government.