Our history
Queensland Government Chief Procurement Offices heritage dates back to colonial Queensland, with the first Government storekeeper appointed in 1869. The State Stores Board evolved from the early colonial stores and operated in the old Government Stores Building located in William Street Brisbane , which still stands today.
The Royal Historical Society of Queensland manages the building as a museum with daily tours.
A history document that details the heritage of colonial supply, development of the State Stores Board, locations of operation, State Stores management and significant events is available: State Stores to Queensland Purchasing – Then and Now (PDF, 884kb).
For more information, please email: betterpurchasing@qgcpo.qld.gov.au.
Last updated November 2007
