Machinery of government changes
Every election sees the introduction of Machinery of Government changes and the 2012 election was no exception.
Consultation is still taking place in relation to these moves and many areas have not been formally transferred as yet.
The list below is subject to change.
List of new agencies
The list of government agencies is as follows:
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Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
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Department of Community Safety
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Department of Education, Training and Employment
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Department of Energy and Water Supply
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Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
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Department of Housing and Public Works
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Department of Justice and Attorney-General
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Department of Local Government
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Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
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Department of Natural Resources and Mines
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Department of Premier and Cabinet
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Queensland Health
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Queensland Police Service
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Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and Arts
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Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
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Department of Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games
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Department of Transport and Main Roads
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Public Service Commission – the Commission receives PSIER from JAG, while Project 2800 goes to the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs.
Breakup of former agencies
Old agency |
Notes |
Department of Communities |
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Department of Community Safety |
No change |
Department of Education and Training (DET) |
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Department of Employment Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) |
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Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) |
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Department of Justice and Attorney-General |
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Department of Local Government and Planning |
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Department of Premier and Cabinet |
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Queensland Health |
No change |
Queensland Police Service |
No change |
Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) |
The Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol moves to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. |
Treasury Department |
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