Changes throughout the state that will follow the death of Queen Elizabeth II

After Queen Elizabeth’s death overnight, Australians and Queenslanders will see a few small changes take place as the world adjusts to the new king.

The death of long-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II has sent shockwaves across the world.

But amid the whirlwind of emotions and formalities, here’s what we can actually expect to change following her death.

BANKNOTES

The nation’s $5 notes and our coins have famously featured the Queen for decades throughout her reign.

Now, the Reserve Bank of Australia has said there’ll be no immediate changes to the Australian banknotes.

“The $5 banknotes featuring the image of Her Majesty The Queen can continue to be used. They will not be withdrawn and are likely to remain in circulation for years to come,” the statement said.

The reigning monarch has traditionally appeared on the lowest denomination of Australian banknote, with the RBA providing further updates in “due course”.

New coins however are believed to use an image supplied by the UK Royal Mint and are likely to feature King Charles III facing in the opposite direction to his mother.

QUEEN’S COUNSEL

The Queen’s Counsel (QC) and Senior Counsel represent about 10 per cent of the practising Bar in the state.

They’re given the title only after years of outstanding practice, and on the basis of experience and seniority.

However, following the Queen’s passing, the Bar Association of Queensland revealed in a statement that the title would change immediately.

“The association confirms that those with Queen’s Counsel post nominals have, with immediate effect, become King’s Counsel, or KC,” the statement read.

QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT

Though initially understood that Queensland Parliament would continue next week, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed that the scheduled sitting would be postponed next week.

Earlier today, the Office of the Speaker, Hon Curtis Pitt, said the passing of the Queen didn’t automatically trigger any Queensland parliamentary procedures or rules.

“Section 17 of the Constitution of Queensland Act 2001 expressly provides for the continuation of Legislative Assembly on the death of the Monarch. Members of the Legislative Assembly are not required to retake their oaths and affirmations upon the demise of the Crown,” Mr Pitt said.

However, hours later, Ms Palaszczuk revealed despite this, Parliament would be postponed next week as a “mark of respect” while a period of mourning is observed.

QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY

Queenslanders celebrate the Queen’s Birthday holiday on the first Monday in October.

While state leaders are yet to confirm whether the holiday will continue, it’s understood it will now likely be referred to as the King’s birthday public holiday.

ANNIVERSARIES AND GREETINGS

Before her death, the Queen would send out congratulatory messages to those turning 100 and 105, and every year thereafter, as well as to those celebrating their 60th, 65th and 70th wedding anniversary.

It’s believed these will continue, but they will now be addressed from King Charles III.

COURT PROCEEDINGS

It’s also expected the state’s department of public prosecutions will need to re-do a significant amount of paperwork, changing references from the “Queen” to the “King” on all documents presented to the court with immediate effect.