Constitution of Queensland 2001 (Qld)

Constitution of Queensland 2001

An Act to consolidate particular laws relating to the Constitution of the State of Queensland

Preamble The people of Queensland, free and equal citizens of Australia— (a) intend through this Constitution to foster the peace, welfare and good government of Queensland; and (b) adopt the principle of the sovereignty of the people, under the rule of law, and the system of representative and responsible government, prescribed by this Constitution; and (c) honour the Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Australians, whose lands, winds and waters we all now share; and pay tribute to their unique values, and their ancient and enduring cultures, which deepen and enrich the life of our community; and (d) determine to protect our unique environment; and (e) acknowledge the achievements of our forebears, coming from many backgrounds, who together faced and overcame adversity and injustice, and whose efforts bequeathed to us, and future generations, a realistic opportunity to strive for social harmony; and (f) resolve, in this the 150th anniversary year of the establishment of Queensland, to nurture our inheritance, and build a society based on democracy, freedom and peace.

Chapter 1 Preliminary

1 Short title This Act may be cited as the Constitution of Queensland 2001.

2 Commencement This Act commences on 6 June 2002.

3 Object This Act declares, consolidates and modernises the Constitution of Queensland. Note— However, this Act does not consolidate the following constitutional provisions because of the special additional procedures, including approval by the majority of electors at a referendum, that may be required— Constitution Act 1867, sections 1, 2, 2A, 11A, 11B and 53 Constitution Act Amendment Act 1934, section 3. Further, this Act does not consolidate the Constitution Act 1867, sections 30 and 40.