As provided under the Constitution of Queensland, the Parliament consists of the King, represented by the governor, and the Legislative Assembly.

It has been the only unicameral state legislature in the country since the upper chamber, the Legislative Council, was abolished in 1922.

[3] It was convened at military and convict barracks converted for the purpose located on Queen Street, Brisbane.

A referendum held the previous month was passed, supporting a bill to establish fixed four-year terms.

This function is in practice exercised by the governor of Queensland, who conventionally will never refuse assent to a bill that has passed the Legislative Assembly.

Once all winning candidates have been declared, the governor of Queensland proclaims a date for the start of the new Parliament.

The current mace was designed and made in 1978 and is sterling silver with gold plating and is encrusted with 32 Queensland gemstones.

Traditionally the speech is written by the new government and it may outline current activities, budget details, statistics and proposed lists of legislation which are intended to be introduced.

[10] A day in Parliament usually begins with housekeeping matters, including prayers, notifications and the tabling of any documents.