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Department Education, Training and the Arts Queensland

About the Department

The Department of Education, Training and the Arts was established to engage Queenslanders in life long education and training and to build a strong arts and cultural sector which enriches the lives of Queenslanders.

Education history

Queensland's first school opened in 1826 with 16 pupils, the children of soldiers and convicts from the first settlement in Moreton Bay. It was not until 1860, however, that the first Education Act was proclaimed and all primary education was placed under one general and comprehensive system controlled by the Board of General Education. More history and key dates.

Education partners

A list of some of the major organisations that contibute to the provision of education services in Queensland.

Organisational structure

The Organisational charts provide an overview of the structure of the Department of Education and the Arts executive management at the date of publication. It should be used for reference purposes only and does not necessarily represent reporting hierarchies.

Reports and publications

Major reports and documents published by the Department of Education and the Arts.

Statutory authorities

A list of Arts Queensland and the department's statutory authorities.

Professional Development

Information provided in this web site summarises key Professional Development initiatives for all groups of departmental employees.

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