About us

Our service areas

We're working to create a strong and resilient Queensland economy that supports thriving communities and regions and jobs for all, now and in the future.

We work with business, industry and local government to:

• create an attractive economic environment that supports growth
• ensure public and private infrastructure investment is sustainable, meets community needs and generates enduring economic outcomes
• support industry development, including the development of emerging sectors that will sustain future economic growth
• deliver effective local government funding programs that create jobs and support Queensland communities
• plan Queensland communities and regions that support sustainable economic development and to protect and enhance our way of life
• ensure that state and local government priorities are delivered effectively and with accountability.

Recent changes to our department

As part of machinery of government changes, effective 12 November 2020, the former Department of Local Government, Racing and Multicultural Affairs was renamed the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning (DSDILGP).

The following functions were transferred to DSDILGP:

• the state development functions were transferred from the former Department of State Development Tourism and Innovation
• the infrastructure and planning functions were transferred from Queensland Treasury.

While we update our corporate publications to reflect these changes, some content and publications within this website may refer to these former departments.

Our Ministers

Hon Steven Miles is the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.

Nikki Boyd is the Assistant Minister for Local Government.

Our executive leadership team

Damien Walker leads our department, supported by a capable team of highly experienced leaders in the public service.

Our priorities

The department’s priorities are drawn from the ministerial charter letter and are set out in our strategic plan.

Our finances

Information about the department’s budget, spending and financial management practices.

Our governance

Information about our corporate governance framework that guides how we make decisions and manage resources.

Our partners

Queensland Government boards, committees and other government bodies that sit within our minister’s portfolio.