Parliament House, Brisbane

Queensland Parliament House is situated on the corner of George Street and Alice Street, Brisbane, next to the Queensland University of Technology and the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

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Brisbane - Queensland University of Technology - Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

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History of Parliament House

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Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859 and, after the Queensland Parliament was based in temporary quarters, the first foundation stone for the Queensland Parliament House was laid in 1864, with the George Street frontage then being built in 1868. It is in the French Renaissance style with the roof made from Mount Isa copper. The colonnades were built in 1878 and the Alice Street frontage was commenced in 1887. The 22 storey Parliamentary Annex was built during the 1980s within the grounds of the old Parliament House, and the parliamentary chamber was moved into the 5th floor of the Parliamentary Annex, following the completion of the Annex.

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1859 - 1864 - 1868 - Mount Isa - Copper - 1878 - 1887 - 1980

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Queensland State Government

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The head of the Queensland State Government is the Premier of Queensland, and both the Queensland State Government and the Queensland Legislative Assembly are based at Parliament House and the Parliamentary House Annex.

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Queensland State Government - Premier of Queensland - Queensland Legislative Assembly

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Voting in state elections occurs every three years, although the Premier can call an election at an earlier date. The Queensland Government also determines the dates of elections of local councils in Queensland.

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More detailed information can be found in articles Queensland State Government and Queensland Legislative Assembly

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Queensland State Government - Queensland Legislative Assembly

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