Statement: Daubney Review

In July 2025 the Library Board of Queensland appointed The Honourable Martin Daubney AM KC to undertake a review, the objective of which was “to strike a balance between the Minister’s priorities and expectations and the proper statutory role of State Library of Queensland, particularly as a publicly funded entity.”

The review was commissioned following the Ministerial Direction in relation to the 2025 black&write! Fellowship managed by State Library.

The Daubney Review was provided to the Library Board of Queensland in October 2025 and submitted to The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP Minister for Education and the Arts in November 2025.

On 5 March 2026 Minister Langbroek released the Daubney Review and its 5 key recommendations.

The Library Board of Queensland has accepted the Review recommendations. State Library has developed a framework to address the recommendations and has commenced implementation. This includes ceasing management of the Queensland Literary Awards on behalf of the Queensland Government.

Further information

Read the Daubney Review

View the Daubney Review Terms of Reference

For additional information contact media@slq.qld.gov.au