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Community Cabinet

While Cabinet meetings are not open to the public, Community Cabinet meetings give citizens an opportunity to meet with Cabinet members in person and have their questions answered.

Who attends?

The Premier
Ministers
Parliamentary Secretaries
Chief executive officers of government departments

When and where?

Any location in Queensland including regional areas
Every three to four weeks
Held on Sundays between 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm

Public invitations to Community Cabinet meetings are publicised in the local media, together with details of times and location, and where deputation request forms can be obtained.

What happens at a meeting?

The first hour:

An open community forum
The Premier speaks and individuals may direct questions to the Premier

The final hours:

Short 15 minute meetings (deputations)
Individuals or groups meet personally with the Premier or Minister/s about issues of interest

After the meeting:

Formal responses to the deputations are provided
A newsletter reports the issues raised and any outcomes

For more information, access The Premier of Queensland website.

Last updated 21 August 2008

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