Premier
Campbell Newman MP
Responsible for the overall management of Queensland, Cabinet, coordinating government communication, policy development, Parliamentary Counsel, Governance, protocol and intergovernmental relations, and overall public service management.
Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning
Jeff Seeney MP
Responsible for investment and infrastructure, major projects, land use planning, urban growth, state development - including regional economic development and local industry policy.
Treasurer and Minister for Trade
Tim Nicholls MP
Responsible for the state budget and taxation, economic policy, trade development, government owned enterprises, and insurance.
Minister for Health
Lawrence Springborg MP
Responsible for hospitals, public health, oral health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, community health, mental health and registration of health professionals.
Minister for Education, Training and Employment
John-Paul Langbroek MP
Responsible for state schooling, early childhood education and care regulation, non-state school accreditation, regulation and funding, teacher registration, higher education, vocational education and training, skilled and business migration for Queensland and employment programs.
Minister for Police and Community Safety
Jack Dempsey MP
Responsible for the police service, adult corrective services, ambulance service, fire and rescue service, and disaster management.
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice
Jarrod Bleijie MP
Responsible for justice administration, courts, registration of births, deaths and marriages, coroners, criminal justice reform, elections, judges and magistrates, JPs, law reform, Legal Aid, Public Trustee, occupational licensing, Golden Casket, casinos, machine gaming, liquor licensing, fair trading and consumer protection, workplace health and safety, electrical safety, youth justice, and workers' compensation.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads
Scott Emerson MP
Responsible for air services, busways, land transport and safety, main roads, maritime, passenger transport, ports, railways, transport infrastructure and TransLink.
Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience
David Crisafulli MP
Responsible for regulation of local government - including corporate governance, auditing of councils, local government boundaries and elections, and building stronger relationships between Queensland Local Councils and the State Government. The Minister has added responsibility for developing and driving Queensland disaster recovery strategies and projects, with a strong focus on working with local communities to significantly increase the State’s disaster resilience following the major Queensland floods of January 2013.
Minister for Housing and Public Works
Tim Mander MP
Responsible for housing services, government accommodation, buildings, vehicles, purchasing, property facilities management and related services, building industry regulation, building and plumbing standards, regulation of accommodation services, registration of retirements villages, and government printing.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
John McVeigh MP
Responsible for agriculture, fisheries, and forestry – including food and fibre production, and biosecurity – including plant and animal disease protection, exotic pest management and animal welfare.
Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection
Andrew Powell MP
Responsible for environment, climate change science and policy, coastal management, ecologically sustainable development, environmental planning, protection of flora and fauna, historical cultural heritage, pollution management, and waste management.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
Andrew Cripps MP
Responsible for mining and petroleum - including mine safety and health, land management and use, land titles, valuations, state land, land protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land interests, and native title.
Minister for Energy and Water Supply
Mark McArdle MP
Responsible for energy and water utilities, clean energy - including energy efficiency, and energy industry development and bulk water supply, distribution and retail arrangements.
Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
Tracy Davis MP
Responsible for child protection services, adoption, carers, community recovery and services, disability services, home and community care, homelessness, seniors, social inclusion, women's policy, youth affairs, incorporation of associations and co-operatives, and registration of charitable and community purpose organisations.
Minister for Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts
Ian Walker MP
Responsible for science policy, strategy and investment, digital economy, chief scientist, innovation policy, strategy and programs, research and development coordination and planning, international collaborations, administration of Crown copyright and intellectual property, government information and communication services and delivery, archives, Smart Services Queensland, Queensland Shared Services, and Arts Queensland.
Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
Steven Dickson MP
Responsible for marine parks management, national parks management - including access to national parks, and recreation, racing, and sport.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games
Jann Stuckey MP
Responsible for the Commonwealth Games, developing small business capability, investment promotion, major events, regulatory reform, small business resilience and tourism development and promotion.
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier
Glen Elmes MP
Responsible for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, rights and culture, multicultural affairs, and assisting the Premier with public service industrial relations.
Assistant Minister to the Premier on e-government
Ray Stevens MP
Responsible for assisting the Premier with the execution of the Premier’s duties regarding e-government.
Assistant Minister for Natural Resources and Mines
Lisa France MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio.
Assistant Minister for Health
Chris Davis MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Health with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio.
Assistant Minister for Emergency Volunteers
Ted Malone MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Police and Community Safety with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding volunteer, emergency and rescue services.
Assistant Minister for Tourism
Gavin King MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding tourism.
Assistant Minister for Public Transport
Steve Minnikin MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Transport and Main Roads with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding public transport.
Assistant Minister for Child Safety
Tarnya Smith MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding child safety.
Assistant Minister for Planning Reform
Rob Molhoek MP
Responsible for assisting the Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding planning reform.
Assistant Minister for Finance, Administration and Regulatory Reform
Deb Frecklington MP
Responsible for assisting the Treasurer and Minister for Trade with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio.
Assistant Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
David Kempton MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education
Saxon Rice MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Education, Training and Employment with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding technical and further education.
Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Robert Cavallucci MP
Responsible for assisting the Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Multicultural Affairs with the execution of the duties of the minister's portfolio regarding multicultural affairs.
