Queensland Parliament

29/10/2026

Beyond the ceremonies: the role of Queensland’s Governor 👑
You might recognise the Governor from ceremonies and special events, but the role goes much further than that.
The Governor is the personal representative of the Sovereign in Queensland and must remain non-political.
The Governor also has an important connection to the work of Parliament, from opening a new Parliament following a State election to granting Royal Assent to Bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.

📷 Swearing-in ceremonies of the 26th and 27th Governors of Queensland

28/10/2026

Passed by Parliament = law? Not quite! 📜
Queensland’s Parliament consists of the Sovereign, represented by the Governor, and the Legislative Assembly.
While our 93 elected Members debate and pass Bills, there’s one more important step before a Bill becomes law: Royal Assent.
Once a Bill has passed the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker, Clerk of the Parliament and Sergeant-at-Arms attend Government House, where the Governor, acting on behalf of the Sovereign, grants Royal Assent.
It’s at this point that the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.
So, while you won’t see the Governor sitting in the Chamber, the role is an important part of Queensland’s law-making process.

📷 Governor of Queensland

28/10/2026

Regional teachers, we want to hear from you! 📣
The Queensland Parliamentary Service is looking for educators from across the state to join our Teacher Advisory Group (TAG) in 2027.
TAG gives teachers the opportunity to share what works in the classroom and help us create and strengthen civics and citizenship activities, events and resources that are useful, engaging and relevant to Queensland students.
Whether you teach in Mount Isa, Mackay, Longreach, Toowoomba, the Torres Strait or somewhere in between, your classroom experience can help shape what we offer.
Nominations are now open and close 5 February 2027.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/AGYYljk

27/10/2026

Queensland is preparing to welcome its 28th Governor.
His Majesty the King has approved the Honourable Justice Thomas Bradley’s appointment as Governor of Queensland, succeeding Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.
Justice Bradley has served as a Supreme Court Judge since 2018 and was elevated to the Court of Appeal in March 2025.
As The King’s representative in Queensland, the Governor has an important constitutional role in our system of government. The Governor remains non-political, with responsibilities including granting Royal Assent to Bills passed by Parliament, presiding over the Executive Council and helping ensure Queensland has stable government.
This appointment marks a new chapter for an office that has been part of Queensland’s system of government since 1859.

27/10/2026

From regional Queensland to the Chamber 🖼️
Two more works from Parliament’s Regional Council Artwork Collection are on display in the Legislative Assembly Chamber this sitting week.
This week, we’re featuring:
- The Brothers by Merlene King, donated by the former Crows Nest Shire Council, now part of the Toowoomba Regional Council.
- Penning Up by James Deignan, donated by Murweh Shire Council.
Explore both works and discover more of the Regional Council Artwork Collection through Parliament’s online Heritage Collection.
👉 https://loom.ly/1XN40M0

26/10/2026

Parliament is sitting today 🏛️
Members return to the Legislative Assembly Chamber, with Preliminary Business getting underway from 9.30 am.
Want to see what’s on the agenda? Check out the day’s business and follow along as proceedings unfold.

📋 View the day’s agenda
👉 https://loom.ly/fUms1kw

🎥 Watch Parliament TV live
👉 https://loom.ly/eKFwV6k

Queensland Parliament welcomes all visitors. Find out how to visit the public gallery, take a tour or learn about parliament at one of our educational programs here.

23/10/2026

What happens when you see something that doesn’t seem fair?
In Kirra and the Statue, one young Queenslander starts asking questions and discovers that speaking up is one way we can help create change.
Queensland Parliament’s first picture book introduces young readers to ideas of fairness, democracy, representation and active citizenship through an engaging story designed to get them thinking and talking.
Read it at home or bring the conversation into the classroom with the free teacher guide and learning activities.

📖 Discover Kirra and the Statue, explore the resources and get your copy:
https://loom.ly/PPge5K4

21/10/2026

Parliament has been on the road! 🚗
Our Education team has been visiting schools across the Lockyer Valley, giving students a hands-on introduction to Queensland Parliament and how they can use their voice in our democracy.
And there’s always one item that gets plenty of attention… our replica Mace!
Bringing Parliament into classrooms across Queensland helps students see democracy in action and understand the role they can play in it.
📸 Grantham State School and Prenzlau State School

21/10/2026

A friendly reminder to our community 👋
We welcome respectful, thoughtful discussion on this page. Queensland Parliament represents all Queenslanders, and we encourage conversations that are constructive, inclusive and considerate of others.
Please keep comments courteous and relevant to the topic. Personal attacks, offensive language and any form of disrespectful behaviour are not acceptable.
If you notice any comments that are unsavoury or concerning, please let us know via our website so we can review: https://loom.ly/BOw54xY

Thank you for helping us maintain a positive and respectful space for everyone.

21/10/2026

Have Your Say on Proposed Queensland Laws
🏛️ Three new bills were introduced in the Queensland Parliament this sitting week:
They are now under committee review, and committees want to hear from Queenslanders.

Topics include:
✅ industrial relations and workplace law reforms.
✅ workers’ compensation and psychological injury protections.
✅ noise restrictions and precinct planning for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
✅ changes to the Planning and Environment Court, including a new Judge Administrator role.
✅ supplementary appropriation for unforeseen 2025–26 expenditure.

Whether you’re an advocate, educator, industry representative, community organisation, professional, or interested individual, your views can help inform Parliament’s consideration of these proposed changes.
Committees are calling for submissions from people across Queensland. 📣

Share your experiences, expertise, and perspectives to help shape future legislation.

Find out more and make a submission through the Queensland Parliament Committees website: https://loom.ly/ma1qO8k