Fiscal Management Resources

A Guide to Risk Management has been prepared as an information reference and contains the minimum principles and procedures of a basic risk management process.

The guide is not mandatory; however, application of the guide will encourage better practice.

The guide supports the requirements of the Financial Accountability Act 2009 and the Financial and Performance Management Standard 2019 and is consistent with the principles set out in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2018 Risk management – Principles and Guidelines.

Queensland Treasury’s analysis, as outlined in this paper, examines key characteristics of the Queensland and global coal industry and discusses the key findings of the World Energy Outlook in the context of the State’s coal production and major export markets.

The Air Travel Indemnity Policy provides an ex gratia payment for Queensland Government employees who have received permanent injuries or have been killed in an aircraft accident whilst on official duties.

Annual Leave Central Scheme Guidelines provide all member agencies with an overview of the operations of the Annual Leave Central Scheme, including the establishment and ongoing operations of the scheme.

The Audit Committee Guidelines: Improving Accountability and Performance have been prepared to assist agencies with the establishment and maintenance of audit committees. The guidelines were updated to version 6 in October 2023.

The 2023-24 Budget Update provides an update on Queensland’s economic and fiscal position since the 2023-24 Budget.

The Cash Funding Profile Guidelines are used by Queensland Treasury and Trade to make appropriation payments to agencies, determine the timing of payments from agencies to the Consolidated Fund, determine requirements for additional appropriation to meet unforeseen expenditure under the provisions of the Financial Accountability Act 2009, and manage the State’s short and long term cash requirements.

This handbook has been prepared to aid departments and agencies in applying effective cash management concepts and principles in order to assist them in maximising the funds available to meet the social and economic objectives of the Government.