The department works with stakeholders, advises decision-makers and listens to the community, to ensure Queensland has the planning, infrastructure and local government it needs to face challenges now and in the future. To facilitate these functions, the department provides the following services and has put in place accountability frameworks to enhance openness, transparency and engagement in decision-making.

Our department

The department strives to strengthen governance, meet the highest level of quality assurance and provide effective project management through its board of management and employees. Find out about the department by viewing our organisational structure and reading information about our ministers, the Board of Management and employment opportunities within the department.

Our services

The department offers a range of services ranging from building and development dispute resolution, advice on applying building and plumbing regulations, local government remuneration and discipline, interactive development applications and more.

Corporate publications

View the department's strategic documents including our annual report, strategic plan, agency budget highlights and Ministerial Portfolio Statement.

News, media and events

Keep up to date with the activities of the department with our media releases and announcements. Get involved in the department’s activities and upcoming events.

Grants and funding

The department administers grants, funding and community partnership programs for not-for-profit and community organisations and for Queensland councils.

Consultations

The department engages the wider community and stakeholders in consultations so as to gather their input on issues related to policy, legislation and infrastructure projects. Have your say and contribute your comments to matters currently open for consultation to the community, industry and other organisations. View details of our past consultations.

Right to Information

The department is committed to proactively releasing information to maximise public access through its disclosure log and publication scheme under Right to Information. Find out how to access information from the department, make an application under Right to Information or Information Privacy or view our document disclosure log.