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Principles relating to legislation that underlie a parliamentary democracy based on the rule of law
Information about fundamental legislative principles and the application of those principles in Queensland legislation, primarily intended as a guide for those involved in developing Queensland legislation
Queensland legislation handbook
Information about legislative processes managed by the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel (OQPC), part of the Governing Queensland suite of handbooks
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A guide to using this website to find Queensland legislation and related information
Working with OQPC on Queensland legislation
A guide for government policy officers working with the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel (OQPC) to develop legislation
Working with OQPC on drafting private member's legislation
A guide for members of Parliament and their staff on working with the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel (OQPC) to prepare private member’s legislation
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Administrative Arrangements Order
Sets out the responsibilities of ministers and their portfolios, including the Acts they (and their departments and agencies) are responsible for administering.
Guidelines for drafting local laws
The Local Government Act 2009 provides for local governments, other than the Brisbane City Council, to make local laws for good rule and government in their local government areas. The City of Brisbane Act 2010 makes equivalent provision for the Brisbane City Council.
These guidelines concern the drafting practices to be observed when drafting local laws.
Guidelines for drafting university statutes
Various acts establishing public universities in Queensland provide for the governing bodies of the universities to make university statutes.
These guidelines concern drafting practices to be observed when drafting university statutes.
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