The Queensland Legislative Council was the upper house of the parliament in the Australian state of Queensland, until its abolition in 1922. Consequently, the Queensland Legislative Assembly is the only unicameral state parliament in Australia. An upper house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house. ... The debating chamber or hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels. ... Motto: Audax at Fidelis (Bold but Faithful) Nickname: Sunshine State/Smart State Other Australian states and territories Capital Brisbane Government Governor Premier Const. ... 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Parliament of Queensland is the legislature of Queensland, Australia. ... Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or parliamentary chamber. ... The Parliaments of the Australian states and territories are legislative bodies within the federal framework of the Commonwealth of Australia. ...