Queensland

Queensland is a state of Australia, in the north-east of the country. It is the second largest state by area and the third largest state by population.

Government

Main article: Government of Queensland

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Queen Elizabeth II is represented as head of state by the locally appointed Governor, Ms Quentin Bryce, AC. The elected head of government is the Labor Premier, the Hon Peter Beattie, who appoints an Executive Council from the members of the 89-seat Legislative Assembly, known as Members of Parliament(MPs).

Related Topics:
Queen Elizabeth II - Head of state - Governor - Quentin Bryce - Labor - Premier - Peter Beattie - Executive Council - Legislative Assembly - Members of Parliament

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The Queensland State Parliament, known as the Queensland Parliament or the Legislative Assembly is unicameral. It is the only Australian state with a unicameral legislature. A bicameral system existed until 1922, when the Legislative Council was abolished by the Labor members' "suicide squad," so called because they took the unusual step of voting to abolish their own offices.

Related Topics:
Parliament - Queensland Parliament - Unicameral - Bicameral - 1922 - Legislative Council

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In 2001 the state adopted a new codified constitution, repealing most of the assorted acts that had previously made up the constitution. The new constitution took effect on 6 June 2002, the anniversary of the formation of the independent colony of Queensland by the signing of Letters Patent by Queen Victoria in 1859.

Related Topics:
2001 - Constitution - Acts - 6 June - 2002 - Letters Patent - Victoria - 1859

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Day-to-day law enforcement is the responsibility of the Queensland Police Service, and the Australian Federal Police also have jurisdiction in federal matters.

Related Topics:
Queensland Police Service - Australian Federal Police

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