Constitution of Queensland

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The Constitution of Queensland is the constitution of the Australian state of Queensland. As with the other constitutions of Australian states and territories, it is a written constitution influenced by the Westminster system and Australia's federal system of government.

In 1901, the six Australian colonies, including Queensland, federated to form Commonwealth of Australia which is constituted by the Australian Constitution. From that time onward, Queensland ceded the power to make laws relating to certain matters to the federal government.

History[]

The current constitution is the Constitution of Queensland 2001.^[1] It is the state's second constitution, consolidating various constitutional provisions dating back to the 19th century, and in particular the state's first constitution, the Constitution Act 1867.

Entrenchment and amendments[]

The constitution contains entrenched provisions which can only be amended by way of referendum. It also contains provisions which may be amended by legislation.^[1]

Bill of rights[]

Queensland has a statutory bill of rights, the Human Rights Act 2019.

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