Queensland (Aus)-State Administrative Structure (The Cabinet or Ministry)

Queensland has 18 Cabinet Ministers. Each Minister has a portfolio through which the various State Government departments and statutory authorities are administered.

Cabinet meets to determine government policy. All Ministers must take collective responsibility for, and must publicly support decisions made by Cabinet, regardless of their own opinions. Cabinet decisions requiring executive action must be approved by the Governor in Council to give them effect.

 

For more information:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet