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The Queensland Government is in a caretaker period until after the state election. Minimal updates will be made to this site until after the election results are declared.

History of Queensland

History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Many archaeological sites in Queensland have been dated between 15,000 and 30,000 years ago.

Creation of a state

The Queensland we know today has been shaped by events of the past and the people who pioneered its development as an independent state.

Historical timeline

Queensland's history—2000s
Queensland's history—1900s
Queensland's history—1800s
Queensland's history—pre 1700s

Queensland Premiers

A list of Queensland’s Premiers since 1859.

Queensland Governors

A list of Queensland’s Governors since 1859.

History of women in Queensland

Women's right to vote in Queensland
Achievements and milestones for Queensland women
Great Queensland women of our past