Administrator of the Government (Queensland)

Administrator of the government of Queensland
Logo of Administrator of the government office
HM Government of Queensland
Reports to	The Supreme Head
Residence	Supreme Court office
Seat	Supreme Court office, Helsmariehamn, Queenslandian Capital Territory
Appointer	Monarch of Queensland
Term length	Throughout the duration of the general election
Formation	10 August 2021 (2021-08-10)
First holder	David Justin Portal Malta

The Administrator of the government of Queensland (Thai: ผู้รักษาระบบรัฐบาลในสมเด็จฯ) is the acting prime minister of the Commonwealth of Queensland, used only at the Queensland general election.

The post of Administrator of the government of Queensland most recently served by Sir David Justin Portal Malta from 2 February to 2 March 2023, in time for the 2023 general election.

History

The Administrator of the government of Queensland was established on 10 August 2021 on the recommendation of Dame Armgard Louise Victor Margaret to provide an interim role to the government while the incumbent government expires and enters to the general election, the President of the Supreme Court of Queensland will be responsible for this position and will be appointed by the Crown.

Sir David Justin Portal Malta is the first President of the Supreme Court to hold the position Administrator of the government of Queensland, having held this position a total of three times.

Currently, Burnett Maldon, Baron Maldon of Ioannina, as President of the Supreme Court is eligible to hold the position Administrator of the government, if he is not ready to perform his duties, the House of Lords will nominate someone from an independent to take the position Administrator of the government.

Temporary cabinet

The Administrator of the government is allowed to have a Cabinet, using the name of that Cabinet as "temporary cabinet" established at the will of the king and the House of Lords to prevent major events while a general election is being held.

The temporary cabinet is responsible for maintaining the country's systems and issuing important announcements in the event of major national problems, the temporary cabinet does not have the power to enact or repeal acts,because acts must be approved by Houses of Parliament.

Throughout the election period from 2021, there have been three temporary cabinets;

1. First David Malta ministry
2. Second David Malta ministry
3. Third David Malta ministry

List of Administrator of the government

  Royal

  President of the Supreme Court

  Independent

No.	Portrait	Name (Birth–Death)	Term of office			status		Government	Monarch (Reign)
			Took office	Left office	Time in office
1		Sir David Justin Portal Malta (2003-)	10 August 2021	20 September 2021	41 days		President of the Supreme Court	Malta temporary I	Edward IX (2021-2022)
			14 May 2022	7 July 2022	84 days			Malta temporary II	Benedikte X (19 February–17 November 2022)
			2 February 2023	2 March 2023	28 days			Malta temporary III	Albert (2022-Incumbent)