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Daubney Review Terms of Reference

15 July 2025

Appointment of Review 

The Library Board of Queensland has appointed Honourable Martin Daubney AM KC to undertake a review. The review will commence on 28 July 2025 and it is anticipated that a report will be provided to the Library Board by 30 September 2025. 

Review objective 

The Review objective is to strike a balance between the priorities and expectations of the Minister, as the responsible Minister, and the proper role of State Library of Queensland, pursuant to its statutory objects and guiding principles, and having regard to the fact that it is a publicly funded entity. 

Considerations 

As part of this objective, the following will be considered: 

  • clarifying the role of the Minister as the responsible Minister and the role of the Library Board of Queensland in ensuring the Minister’s priorities and expectations are met
  • assessing plans and policies determined by the Library Board to inform alignment with the Libraries Act 1988 (Qld) and the priorities and expectations of the Minister, as the responsible Minister, including the use of State Library as a publicly funded venue
  • assessing existing parameters and processes around the governance and decision making of State Library and the Library Board by which funding arrangements are made for awards and fellowships and the use of State Library as a venue. 

To inform the Review, the following legislation, policies and guidelines are to be considered:  

Further information 

Information on the Daubney Review is available from the State Librarian and CEO at slceooffice@slq.qld.gov.au