The Home Secretary's Office in Queensland was the new name given to the Colonial Secretary's office on 6 August 1896. The Home Secretary administered all matters related to health, welfare, local governments and courts, police and prisons, aborigines, recreation, and other internal administrative functions. In 1935 it was renamed the Health and Home Affairs Department
1859 - 1896 Colonial Secretary
1896 - 1935 Home Secretary's Office
1935 - 1963 Health and Home Affairs Department
1963 - 2012 Health Department
2012 - Queensland Health
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Created: 3 July 2013, Last modified: 28 November 2014
Last updated: 7 August 2023
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