Participate in Government
One of the most important features of democratic systems is the active involvement of citizens and communities in government processes.
The Queensland Government facilitates various community engagement activities to make its decision-making processes more accessible to the community.
How you can get involved
The Queensland Government, through the Get Involved website (external site), provides opportunities and resources to help you play an active role in government.
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Contribute to Consult Queensland
ConsultQld (external site) is a way to provide your opinion on a range of key issues that the Queensland Government is currently considering.
You can take part in an open public consultation or find out about the outcomes of recent public consultations.
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Lodge a petition
Petitioning is a way for members of the community to make formal requests about a particular issue directly to the Queensland Parliament.
You can lodge a petition either online at e-Petition (external site) or via post.
e-Petitioning, together with the Internet Broadcast of Parliament (external site) is part of the Queensland Government's initiative designed to enhance government-community interactions through the use of e-technologies.
Lodge a petition (external site)
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Listen to Parliament online
The Queensland Parliament holds a number of Parliament sitting dates (external site) throughout the year, where the public can listen to Parliament proceedings live on the internet.
The online broadcasting service features live audio and video coverage of Parliamentary sittings.
Listen to Parliament online (external site)
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Nominate to join a board, committee or government body
A rewarding and productive way to share your skills and expertise and to contribute to the effective functioning of government is to serve on a government board, committee or statutory authority.
There are hundreds of government bodies in Queensland that draw members from professional groups and the wider community.
All Queenslanders are eligible to list their details on the register and be considered for a diverse range of Queensland Government boards.
Nominate to join a board, committee or government body
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Search the Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies
The Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies provides membership details and contact addresses for all listed Queensland Government bodies.
You can search the register for the membership details and contact addresses for all listed Queensland government bodies, including statutory authorities, committees, councils and advisory boards.
Search the Register of Appointees to Queensland Government Bodies (external site)
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Sign up to the Register of Lobbyists
The Register of Lobbyists provides the public with significant details about professional lobbyists who represent the interests of a third party to a Queensland Government representative.
Lobbyists must be listed on the register in order to lobby Queensland Government representatives.
Sign up to the Register of Lobbyists
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Attend a Community Cabinet meeting
Community Cabinet meetings are a chance to meet face-to-face with Ministers and discuss a broad range of concerns and views on a personal, community or state level.
All Community Cabinet meetings are announced two to three weeks before the event.
Attend a Community Cabinet meeting
Last reviewed: 13 November, 2009
Last updated: 13 November, 2009
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