Queensland Government State Protocols: A Guide

Queensland Government State Protocols: A Guide is a resource for anyone that may require an understanding of State Protocols.

Summary

The guide contains:

• how to address a range of dignitaries, ministers and government officials including the use of the title ‘Honourable’
• suggested seating arrangements for formal occasions
• a state and commonwealth Order of Precedence which is used to create acknowledgements for speeches and to prepare seating arrangements.

Protocol contacts

Protocol Reception: 3003 9253
Email: protocol@premiers.qld.gov.au
Postal Address: PO Box 15185, City East Q 4002

Read the Guide

• A protocol guide to Forms of Address (Attachment 1) (PDF, 532KB)
• Standard seating plans (Attachment 2) (PDF, 530KB)
• State Order of Precedence (Attachment 3) (PDF, 170KB)
• Retention of the title ‘Honourable’ (Attachment 4) (PDF, 478KB)
• Australian Order of Precedence for Honours and Awards (Attachment 5) (PDF, 191KB)