Constitution of Queensland 2001
sec.51Powers of the State
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sec.51 Powers of the State
The Executive Government of the State of Queensland (the State ) has all the powers, and the legal capacity, of an individual. The State may exercise its powers— inside and outside Queensland; and inside and outside Australia. This part does not limit the State’s powers. This part does not affect any power a Minister has apart from this part to bind the State by contract. (sec.51-ssec.1) The Executive Government of the State of Queensland (the State ) has all the powers, and the legal capacity, of an individual. (sec.51-ssec.2) The State may exercise its powers— inside and outside Queensland; and inside and outside Australia. (sec.51-ssec.3) This part does not limit the State’s powers. This part does not affect any power a Minister has apart from this part to bind the State by contract.
- (a) inside and outside Queensland; and
- (b) inside and outside Australia.