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Queensland Treasurer

Treasurer of Queensland
Coat of Arms of Queensland.svg
Coat of arms of Queensland
Incumbent
Curtis Pitt
Style The Honourable
Appointer Governor of Queensland
Term length At the Governor's pleasure
Formation 15 December 1859
First holder Sir Robert Mackenzie, 10th Baronet

The Treasurer of Queensland, previously styled Colonial Treasurer of Queensland, is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the financial management of Queensland Government in Australia. The public service department who operate under the direction of the Treasurer is known as the Queensland Treasury. In 1996, Joan Sheldon became the first woman to hold the role of Treasurer in Queensland. A decade later in 2006, a second woman, Anna Bligh held the role, however as indicated below, the position is overwhelmingly held by men. The department is occupying new offices at 1 William Street in the Brisbane central business district.


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