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24-520: It was commissioned by the Queensland Government as a non-judicial inquiry specifically due to the political and public sentiments following the practices of Dr Jayant Patel at Bundaberg Hospital with a broader focus on the practices, systems and processes of Queensland Health. A doctor at Bundaberg Hospital, Dr Jayant Patel, originally accused of gross negligence, and the systems of Queensland Health in allowing such alleged negligence

48-722: A Roll of Members. This oath or affirmation must be made to the governor or someone authorised by him or her—typically the clerk of the Parliament. Sworn-in representatives are required to elect a Speaker to preside over the House's business. Before this occurs the Clerk may select and point to the next member who may speak. Once elected the Speaker is dragged to the chair and presented to the Governor at Government House . The symbol of

72-446: A number of agencies grouped under areas of portfolio responsibility. Each portfolio is led by a government minister who is a member of the Parliament. As of December 2019 there were 23 lead agencies, called government departments , that consist of: A range of other agencies support the functions of these departments. Parliament of Queensland Opposition (36) Crossbench (5) The Parliament of Queensland

96-527: A total of 93), the voting system changed from optional preferential voting to full-preferential voting , and unfixed three-year terms were replaced with fixed four-year terms. The Parliament was founded 22 May 1860, less than a year after the Colony of Queensland was created in June 1859. It was convened at military and convict barracks converted for the purpose located on Queen Street, Brisbane . Immigration

120-784: Is exercised by him or her on the advice of the Premier of Queensland and the Cabinet. The Premier and Ministers are appointed by the Governor, and hold office by virtue of their ability to command the support of a majority of members of the Legislative Assembly. Judicial power is exercised by the Supreme Court of Queensland and a system of subordinate courts, but the High Court of Australia and other federal courts have overriding jurisdiction on matters which fall under

144-798: Is the legislature of the Australian State of Queensland . As provided under the Constitution of Queensland , the Parliament consists of the King , represented by the governor , and the Legislative Assembly . It has been the only unicameral state legislature in the country since the upper chamber, the Legislative Council , was abolished in 1922. The Legislative Assembly sits in Parliament House in

168-707: The Parliament of Queensland , which consists of the King , represented by the Governor of Queensland , and the one house, the Legislative Assembly of Queensland . De jure executive power rests formally with the Executive Council , which consists of the Governor and senior minister, but is exercised de facto by the state cabinet. The Governor, as representative of the Crown, is the formal repository of power, which

192-547: The executive council . The party or coalition with the most seats in the house is invited by the governor to form a government . The leader of that party subsequently becomes the premier of Queensland , leading a Cabinet of ministers. In the Liberal National Party , the premier selects members of their party to act as ministers. In the Labor Party , the ministers are elected by party room ballot, with

216-460: The actions of the governor of Queensland (the representative of the monarch , Charles III ), although the governor in practice performs only ceremonial duties, with de facto executive power lying with the Cabinet . The Cabinet is the government's chief policy-making organ which consists of the premier and all ministers . Each minister is responsible for exercising policy and legislation through

240-612: The ambit of the Australian Constitution. On 27 October 2024, Crisafulli announced that he and Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie would be sworn in as an interim two-person cabinet, however which portfolios will be assigned to each of them is unknown. Crisafulli and Bleijie were formally sworn in by Governor Jeanette Young on 28 October. On 1 November 2024, the full ministry was formally sworn in, as follows: The Queensland Government delivers services, determines policy and regulations, including legal interpretation, by

264-407: The authority of the Parliament and its Speaker is the ceremonial mace . The sergeant-at-arms carries the mace into the chamber of parliament when the speaker enters at the start of each sitting day and removes it again when the speaker leaves at the end of the sitting day. During the sitting day, the mace rests on two raised brackets on the centre table with the head of the mace lying pointed towards

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288-643: The government's side. The current mace was designed and made in 1978 and is sterling silver with gold plating and is encrusted with 32 Queensland gemstones. Despite being the symbol of Parliament, it is engraved with the words "Government of Queensland". The ceremonial opening of the new Parliament is marked by a speech by the governor. Traditionally the speech is written by the new government and it may outline current activities, budget details, statistics and proposed lists of legislation which are intended to be introduced. A day in Parliament usually begins with housekeeping matters, including prayers, notifications and

312-437: The leader then assigning ministerial portfolios to each one. Once all winning candidates have been declared, the governor of Queensland proclaims a date for the start of the new Parliament. It is the role of the Clerk of the Parliament to call members to attendance. According to the Constitution of Queensland , members of Parliament must swear an oath or affirmation to the King as well as an oath of office before signing

336-417: The original issues that led to the inquiry. Queensland Government The Queensland Government is the state government of Queensland , Australia, a parliamentary constitutional monarchy . Government is formed by the party or coalition that has gained a majority in the state Legislative Assembly , with the governor officially appointmenting office-holders. The first government of Queensland

360-495: The report was issued in September 2005. Recommendations included: Implementation of the recommendations is unclear, however the impact to staff and patients post review has faced criticism. For example, the difficulty of employing overseas trained doctors may have exacerbated staff shortage issues. Many of the original charges against Dr Jayant Patel were dropped, and this may have had the effect of diluting public sentiment to

384-621: The respective state government department . The headquarters for each government department are located in the capital city of Brisbane , with most government departments based at 1 William Street , a purpose-built skyscraper in Brisbane CBD . Queensland is governed according to the principles of the Westminster system , a form of parliamentary government based on the model of the United Kingdom. Legislative power rests with

408-554: The state capital, Brisbane . The Queensland Parliament retains plenary legislative power over Queensland, however Commonwealth laws apply to the extent of any inconsistency. Some laws from the colonial era passed by the New South Wales parliament and the Imperial Parliament also remain in force. Following the outcome of the 2015 election , four additional seats were added to the Legislative Assembly (to

432-480: The tabling of any documents. An opportunity is then given to Ministers to make statements. During a period of no more than an hour, known as question time, any member may pose a question to a Minister. Starting in 2002, the Queensland Parliament has held regional sittings of parliament across the state. Originally being held every three years, the occurrence has become more sporadic, and, in 2023,

456-439: Was also passed to abolish optional preferential voting. A referendum held the previous month was passed, supporting a bill to establish fixed four-year terms. The role of the monarch in Parliament is to give royal assent to legislation. This function is in practice exercised by the governor of Queensland , who conventionally will never refuse assent to a bill that has passed the Legislative Assembly, unless otherwise advised by

480-539: Was an important issue for the early Parliament. Population growth was encouraged with new settlers enticed by land ownership . In 1915, Queensland became the first state to make voting compulsory at state elections. Since 1 April 2003, live audio broadcasts have streamed through the internet from the Parliament while it is in session. In June 2007, the Parliament started broadcasting video of parliamentary proceedings. Nine in-house television cameras are used to record sessions. The first female Speaker , Fiona Simpson

504-404: Was elected on 15 May 2012. The Assembly has 93 members of Parliament (MPs). These are intended to represent approximately the same population in each electorate. Voting is by the full preferential voting system, with elections held approximately once every three years. In April 2016, legislation was passed to increase the number of seats in the parliament by four to a total of 93. An amendment

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528-647: Was established, however was terminated after findings of bias by the Queensland Supreme Court , with terms of reference and interim investigations referred to the Forster Inquiry. Davies Commission was later established to complete the terms of reference of the Bundaberg Hospital Commission of Inquiry, as "Queensland Public Hospitals Commission of Inquiry". The Forster Inquiry was announced on 16 April 2005, and

552-439: Was formed in 1859 when Queensland separated from New South Wales under the state constitution . Since federation in 1901, Queensland has been a state of Australia , with the Constitution of Australia regulating its relationship with the federal government . Queensland's system of government is influenced by the Westminster system and Australia's federal system of government . Executive acts are given legal force through

576-566: Was the subject of considerable public and political attention. A number of inquiries were initiated by the Queensland Government. The Queensland Premier , Peter Beattie announced his government would "go further than holding a Commission of Inquiry into matters arising from the appointment of Dr Jayant Patel by also holding a major review of Queensland Health's administration, management and performance systems." The Morris Inquiry or "Bundaberg Hospital Commission of Inquiry",

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