Queensland colonial election, 1863

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Elections were held in the Australian state of Queensland between 30 May 1863 and 27 June 1863 to elect the members of the state's Legislative Assembly.

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Due to problems of distance and communications, it was not possible to hold the elections on a single day. [1]

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