Policies and Priorities

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is the central policy agency for the Queensland Government.

Responding to major issues

Our department plays a vital role in ensuring that the Queensland Government's policies and priorities are effective in responding to the major issues affecting Queensland.

The development, coordination and implementation of whole-of-government policy is conducted within our department's Policy Division.

The Policy Division advises on and coordinates:

• economic policy
• environment and resources policy
• law and justice
• social policy.

The Policy Division also provides advice, intergovernmental support and a range of research services.

Priorities and planning

Toward Q2: Tomorrow's Queensland is the Government's plan for the state's future. It sets some ambitious targets for building a Queensland that is:

• Strong - creating a diverse economy powered by bright ideas (external site)
• Green - protecting our lifestyle and environment (external site)
• Smart - delivering world-class education and training (external site)
• Healthy - making Queenslanders Australia's healthiest people (external site)
• Fair - supporting safe and caring communities (external site)

Smart State Strategy

The Smart State Strategy 2008-2012 (external site) is a signature policy to create a state where knowledge, creativity and innovation can flourish.

For more than a decade the government has invested strongly in education and training reforms, research and development infrastructure and broadening the state's industry base.

This investment has resulted in 36 new research institutes and created 60 000 jobs in industries such as aviation, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and creative industries.

Read the Smart State Strategy 2008-2012 (external site)

Last reviewed: 19 July, 2009

Last updated: 22 July, 2009

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