Department overview

Our department recognises the enormous value a clean environment, innovative society and economy, and vibrant culture contributes to our lives.

As a diverse organisation, the department brings together key areas of work to achieve our objectives for a better Queensland.

As part of our commitment to eliminating domestic and family violence in Queensland, the department is working towards becoming a White Ribbon Australia accredited workplace.

Environment

Responsibility:

• protect and manage our parks, forests and the Great Barrier Reef for current and future generations
• enhance Queensland’s ecosystems
• protect significant heritage places
• avoid, minimise or mitigate impacts to the environment.

Science

Responsibility:

• lead the development of science strategy for government
• deliver scientific expertise to protect and manage our environment and natural resource base
• support the development of Queensland’s science sector.

Youth Affairs

Responsibility:

• drive the government’s policy and program direction for young people in Queensland
• oversee and report on the delivery of the Queensland Youth Strategy
• deliver a range of youth programs such as Queensland Youth Week, the Queensland Youth Engagement Panel and the Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
• provide youth strategy and engagement advice across government.