Government Printing Office, Brisbane, Heritage-listed printing office in Brisbane, Australia
The Government Printing Office is a historic building complex in downtown Brisbane with two main structures on George Street and William Street. The two buildings connect through a central courtyard and once served as Queensland's primary facility for producing official government documents and records.
Construction of the complex began in 1874 and continued until 1912, creating Queensland's primary facility for producing official government documents and parliamentary records. The building operated in this role until 1983, when printing operations were relocated elsewhere.
The stonework and brickwork show how Queensland's government buildings looked during the late 1800s. You can see the craftsmanship in the facade details as you walk around the site.
You can enter from several points along George Street and William Street, which makes it easy to approach from different directions. Recent renovations have added accessibility improvements throughout the site to make visiting easier for everyone.
During World War I, military authorities raided the building to seize copies of parliamentary debates that contained information about military censorship. This episode reveals how the site became entangled in sensitive political events of the era.
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