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
- Green - protecting our lifestyle and environment
- Smart - delivering world-class education and training
- Healthy - making Queenslanders Australia's healthiest people
- Fair - supporting safe and caring communities
Smart State Strategy
The Smart State Strategy 2008-2012 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
