Premier of Queensland
The Premier of Queensland is the head of the Government of Queensland, Australia. The Premier does the same job at a state level as the Prime Minister of Australia does at a national level. Formal power is held by the Queen who is represented in Queensland by the Governor of Queensland. The Governor acts on the advice given to him by the Premier. The current Premier of Queensland is Annastacia Palaszczuk.
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| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Cabinet of Queensland |
| Appointer | Governor of Queensland |
| Term length | At the Governor's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Robert Herbert |
| Formation | 10 December 1859 |
| Salary | $380,000 per annum |
| Website | www.thepremier.qld.gov.au |
Queensland is governed under the Westminster system of parliamentary government. Unlike other Australian states, it is not a bicameral system, having only one elected house. This house is called the Legislative Assembly. After an election, the State Governor appoints as Premier, the leader of the party who can control a majority of the elected members in the lower house. The Premier must resign if they no longer have a majority in the Legislative Assembly. This can happen if they lose seats at an election, or if their own political party does not support them.
Queensland was a British colony, and power was held by the Governor. In 1859 Britain allowed Queensland to have its own parliament, and the power was passed to the Premier.
Premier Of Queensland Media
Portrait of The Honourable Sir Robert George Wyndham Herbert, Premier of Queensland.
Arthur MacAlister, Premier of Queensland (Australia) from 8 January 1874 to 5 June 1876
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Portrait of The Honourable Sir Robert George Wyndham Herbert, Premier of Queensland.
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Arthur MacAlister, Premier of Queensland (Australia) from 8 January 1874 to 5 June 1876
Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie, 3rd Premier of Queensland.
Sir Charles Lilley, Premier and Chief Justice of Queensland, Australia
Portrait of Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer, 5th Premier of Queensland.
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Arthur MacAlister, Premier of Queensland (Australia) from 8 January 1874 to 5 June 1876
George Thorn Jr., Premier of Queensland.
Engraving of John Douglas, Premier of Queensland (1877-1879)
Other websites
- "Queensland Premiers". Queensland Government. 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.