58th Parliament of Queensland
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| Legislative body | Queensland Legislature | ||||
| Meeting place | Parliament House, Brisbane | ||||
| Term | 26 November 2024 – October 2028 | ||||
| Election | 2024 | ||||
| Government | Liberal National | ||||
| Opposition | Labor | ||||
| Website | www | ||||
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| Members | 93 | ||||
| Speaker | Pat Weir, Liberal National (from 26 November 2024) | ||||
| Deputy Speaker | Jon Krause, Liberal National (from 28 November 2024) | ||||
| House Leader | Christian Rowan, Liberal National (from 13 November 2024) | ||||
| Party control | Liberal National (52) | ||||
The 58th Parliament of Queensland is the current meeting of the unicameral chamber of the Queensland Parliament known as the Legislative Assembly. The 2024 state election gave the Liberal National Party of Queensland a majority in parliament, winning 52 of 93 seats to defeat the incumbent Labor government.[1] Following the election, Liberal National leader David Crisafulli became the 41st Premier of Queensland and was sworn in by the governor of Queensland, Jeannette Young, on 28 October 2024.[2] The 58th Parliament opened on 26 November 2024.[3]
Major events and legislation
[edit]2024
[edit]- As part of David Crisafulli's election campaign, he pledged that the Liberal National's "making Queensland safer" laws targeting youth crime would be legislated before Christmas.[4] Following Crisafulli's election victory, the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 was introduced to Parliament on 28 November. The bill featured the new government's "adult crime, adult time" policy, in which youth offenders would be sentenced as adults for a list of 13 offences designated as serious crimes, such as murder, manslaughter, break-ins, and dangerous operation of a vehicle.[5] If found guilty of murder, youth offenders would also be given a mandatory life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 20 years.[6] Additionally, the bill would remove the principal of detention as a last resort.[7] The bill passed Parliament on 12 December, with only Greens MP Michael Berkman and independent Sandy Bolton voting against the bill.[5] The new laws came into effect the following day after Governor Jeannette Young gave royal assent to the bill.[8]
- During the election campaign, Robbie Katter, leader of Katter's Australian Party and member for Traeger, announced his intention to introduce a private member's bill to repeal abortion laws upon the resumption of parliament.[9] This resulted in abortion becoming a major talking point in the election, as uncertainty surrounded the possibility of a Liberal National conscience vote if such a bill was introduced.[10] However, Liberal National leader David Crisafulli assured questioners that abortion was not a priority for his party and that there would be no changes to the law.[11] During a sitting of parliament on 10 December, Crisafulli moved a motion to prevent any amendments to or discussion regarding the Termination of Pregnancy Act 2018 for the remainder of the Parliament's term. The motion passed in the affirmative with 50 votes to 38.[12] Leader of the Opposition Steven Miles described the motion as "grubby", stating that it would prevent progress and was a sign that the Premier could not control his party.[13]
Leadership
[edit]Speaker
[edit]Following the opening of Parliament on 26 November 2024, Premier David Crisafulli nominated Pat Weir, the member for Condamine, for the position of Speaker. Leader of the Opposition Steven Miles endorsed the government's nominee, allowing Weir to take the position unopposed.[14]
Deputy Speaker
[edit]On 28 November 2024, Jon Krause, the member for Scenic Rim, was appointed to the position of Deputy Speaker.[15]
Government leadership
[edit]- Leader of the House: Christian Rowan
- Chief Government Whip: Mark Boothman
- Government Whips: Glen Kelly & Kendall Morton
Opposition leadership
[edit]- Manager of Opposition Business: Mick de Brenni
- Opposition Whips: Margie Nightingale & Mark Ryan
Party summary
[edit]
1 Greens
36 Labor
| Affiliation | Party (shading shows control)
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Total | Vacant | ||||
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| QG | IND | KAP | QLP | LNP | |||
| End of previous Parliament[16] | 2 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 35 | 93 | 0 |
| Begin (26 November 2024) | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 52 | 93 | 0 |
| Latest voting share % | 1.08 | 1.08 | 3.23 | 38.71 | 55.91 | ||
Members
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References
[edit]- ^ Julius Dennis (26 October 2024). "LNP projected to win Queensland election, with David Crisafulli becoming state's 41st premier". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Jack McKay (28 October 2024). "David Crisafulli formally sworn in as Queensland premier after the LNP's election victory over Labor". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Opening of the 58th Parliament". Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Andrew Messenger (27 October 2024). "New Queensland premier David Crisafulli vows to legislate 'adult time for adult crime' policy by Christmas". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ a b Andrew Messenger (12 December 2024). "Queensland children as young as 10 face life sentences for murder as tough new laws pass parliament". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Rachel Stewart; Sarah Richards (12 December 2024). "Tough youth justice law changes pass Queensland parliament, which will see juveniles sentenced as adults". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Sarah Richards (11 December 2024). "Debate has started on Queensland's youth justice bill, aiming to hold young offenders to harsher penalties". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "MEDIA STATEMENT: A Fresh Start for Queensland: Making Queensland Safer Laws given assent". The Queensland Cabinet and Ministerial Directory. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Emma Pollard; Jasmine Hines (8 October 2024). "LNP leader facing renewed pressure on abortion as Katter's Australian Party promises to try and repeal Queensland laws". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Yashee Sharma (26 October 2024). "How abortion became a pivotal Queensland election issue". Nine News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Ben Smee (13 October 2024). "Abortion wasn't on the Queensland election agenda. So why is it now a threat to the LNP campaign?". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Record of Proceedings – First Session of the Fifty-Eighth Parliament – Tuesday, 10 December 2024" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. Parliament of Queensland. 10 December 2024.
- ^ Alex Brewster (10 December 2024). "Queensland government blocks any change to abortion laws, with David Crisafulli blaming Labor's 'scare campaign'". ABC News. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Record of Proceedings – First Session of the Fifty-Eighth Parliament – Tuesday, 26 November 2024" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. Parliament of Queensland. 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Record of Proceedings – First Session of the Fifty-Eighth Parliament – Thursday, 28 November 2024" (PDF). documents.parliament.qld.gov.au. Parliament of Queensland. 28 November 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Ben Smee (26 October 2024). "Your armchair guide to the 2024 Queensland election". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 December 2024.