Queensland Parliamentary Library

Established in 1860, the Queensland Parliamentary Library holds active intellectual significance as a primary site for the formalization of independent research and information services within the state’s governing infrastructure. Serving as a vital resource for Members of Parliament, ministers, and staff, the library functions as a centralized repository that supports the investigative mind in the development of public policy and legislation. Although access is largely restricted to the general public, the institution represents a critical node in the “New MBH Program” for resisting “historical forgetfulness” by anchoring regional political scholarship and specialized records within their specific, historically contingent environment.