Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland | |
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since 26 November 2024 | |
Style | The Honourable |
Appointer | Elected by the Queensland Legislative Assembly |
Formation | 22 May 1860 |
First holder | Gilbert Eliott |
Deputy | Jon Krause |
Salary | AUD $287,035 (2015) |
The speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland is elected by the members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly to preside over sittings of the Assembly and to maintain orderly proceedings. The Speaker must be a member of the Legislative Assembly. The position is currently held by Pat Weir, who was elected to the post on 26 November 2024.[1]