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D AR LIN FA G R DO NO W BR R NS IS TH & BA Q SO N LD U E & TH F T W IT O E ZR RR ST OY ES & ST CE RA N IT TR IP A SW L W IC G E H O ST & LD W CO ES A M L T ST AC O M K G OR A AN E Y - & TO IS R N AA ED C LA - W N H D IT S SU M N O DA RE Y TO S T W U ON N NS B SV H A IL IN Y LE E & CO NO AS W R T I TH DE W BA ES Y B T UR NE TT The Queensland Government has partnered with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Brisbane for the Trade 2018 Queensland and Commonwealth Collaboration and Showcase. This includes this special edition of Queensland's Regions Trading Globally to highlight the key sectors and industries with investment and export potential. C O N T E N T S
04 FOREWORD FROM THE PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND 05 FOREWORD FROM THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TERRITORIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
06 BRISBANE
08 DARLING DOWNS AND SOUTH WEST
10 FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND AND TORRES STRAIT
12 FITZROY AND CENTRAL WEST
14 GOLD COAST
16 IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON
18 LOGAN AND REDLANDS
20 MACKAY - ISAAC - WHITSUNDAY
22 MORETON BAY
24 SUNSHINE COAST
26 TOWNSVILLE AND NORTH WEST
28 WIDE BAY BURNETT
30 GOVERNMENT TRADE AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
31 QUEENSLAND TRADE COLLABORATION PORTAL
Q U E E N S L A N D ’ S R E G I O N S T R A D I N G G L O B A L L Y 03 F O R E W O R D S
THE PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND
Queensland's five international airports industrial strength, innovation and diverse continue to welcome more direct flights from investment opportunities will live on beyond overseas airlines, bringing a record number of the GC2018 closing ceremony. visitors straight to our regional centres. As part of the Trade 2018 program, the The economic benefits of GC2018, estimated Queensland Government is partnering with to be worth more than $2 billion, will reach Regional Development Australia to showcase beyond the Gold Coast and into every corner the rich and diverse industries in Queensland's of our vast State thanks to associated events regions. like Trade 2018, the GC2018 Trade and Thanks to the interest produced by the Investment Program. GC2018, I expect to see our regions continue Led by the Queensland Government, in to flourish, generating further growth, partnership with the City of Gold Coast and maintaining strong economies and creating supported by the Federal Government, Trade the businesses and jobs of tomorrow. As Queensland's Premier and Minister for 2018 leverages the Games by bringing Trade, I am committed to taking our regions to GC2018 provides the ideal opportunity to government and business leaders together to the world, and bringing the world to our share our knowledge and strengthen build new relationships, strengthen trade and regions. collaborative partnerships across the investment ties and explore opportunities Commonwealth for many years to come. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games across the Commonwealth. It is Queensland's (GC2018) provides the perfect platform to single biggest chance to market itself as an The theme of Trade 2018 is Lead. Inspire. showcase the diversity and strength of ideal destination to invest and do business. Expand. Queensland's vision is for this to become the globally-resounding catch cry of regional Queensland to a global audience. Running alongside world-class sport and a our thriving regions and the economic legacy celebration of culture, Trade 2018 opens the Our regions have a lot to o er the 71 nations of the biggest, most inclusive, most trade- doorway for Queensland to strengthen and territories participating in GC2018: focused sporting event in our State's history. international and domestic partnerships, significant investment opportunities and exploit investment opportunities and develop export capabilities in food production and . new global value chains well into the future. agriculture, natural resources, renewable energies and other world-leading innovations; Queensland is known for innovation and ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK MP globally-renowned tourism destinations like technology development across traditional, PREMIER OF QUEENSLAND the Great Barrier Reef, and unique tourism new and disruptive sectors. Nowhere is this MINISTER FOR TRADE products like rainforest eco tours; and major entrepreneurial culture more apparent than in industry events like Beef Australia 2018. our dynamic regions. Our reputation for
04 Q U E E N S L A N D ’ S R E G I O N S T R A D I N G G L O B A L L Y THE FEDERAL MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TERRITORIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
important link between Government and our With its diverse industry base and enviable regions, providing advice on local development lifestyle, regional Queensland makes a strong issues, identifying business opportunities and contribution to our national economy and attracting investment that will create new and wellbeing. There are many examples better paid jobs for Australian workers. throughout this booklet that highlight the commitment of RDA committees to further In many regions, RDA committees are the economic growth and development of supporting businesses and communities to Queensland's regions. transition from the mining boom into new, growing industry sectors. They are working The Australian Government is committed to with entrepreneurs to open up opportunities supporting RDA committees and the created by investments like Australia's first important role they play in our community. I regional Tier III data centre in the RDA commend the work that RDA committees Darling Downs South West region, with its perform and deeply value the commitment As Minister for Regional Development, data speeds and security features amongst the made by the 500 plus volunteers. Territories and Local Government, I look best in the world. On the Gold Coast, the . forward to working with each of Australia's 52 local RDA committee is leveraging high-tech Regional Development Australia (RDA) industry development and research committees across our great country. Having collaboration to create the jobs of the future grown up in Toowoomba on Queensland's in the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Darling Downs, I am passionate about Precinct. THE HON. DR JOHN MCVEIGH MP supporting and representing Australians in RDA committees are working closely with MINISTER FOR REGIONAL regional communities. I understand first-hand regional businesses, councils and industry DEVELOPMENT, TERRITORIES AND the challenges that our regions face, but also sectors to expand into overseas markets and LOCAL GOVERNMENT see the resilience and innovation that attract investment. Regional Australia is the characterise regional communities and big winner of the Government's free trade businesses. agreements, with significant export The RDA network is a key initiative of the opportunities on o er in agribusiness, energy, Australian Government. RDAs are an mining and many other sectors.
Q U E E N S L A N D ’ S R E G I O N S T R A D I N G G L O B A L L Y 05 B R I S B A N E
risbane - Australia's new world city and Queensland's vibrant capital - o ers an open, and drug discovery, tropical health, oncology, B stable and competitive business environment where strong collaboration between hospital management and e-health, and the B industry, research and government is driving the development of the industries of the emerging human bionics sector. future. With a population of 1.2 million, Brisbane is Australia’s closest capital city to Asia with an economy valued at $157.9 billion. This represents almost 10 per cent of the national economy in Drones, AI and Robotics, Spatial Innovation, Australia’s most regionalised state. Innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are drawn to DLT and Blockchain - Ground-breaking Brisbane for its sub-tropical lifestyle, burgeoning arts and cultural scene, sports and recreational developments in the high-tech sectors of the opportunities and world class education, health and community services. future are flourishing in Brisbane. The inaugural World of Drones conference was held in 2017 where Brisbane’s particular KEY SECTORS International Education and Training - strengths in agtech and remote sensing were Mining Equipment, Technology and Services - Brisbane is a significant contributor to on show. Brisbane is also home to the largest Brisbane is a world leader and centre of Queensland's second largest services export cohort of spatial innovators in Australia along excellence in the mining equipment, just behind tourism; international education with a rapidly expanding AI and robotics technology and services (METS) sector and and training generated $4.13 billion for the sector. Brisbane is the base for a fast-growing has the largest METS cluster in Australia, Queensland economy in 2016 and it provides network of fintech, distributed ledger featuring many global energy firms. 19,000 jobs across the state. Brisbane was technology (DLT) and blockchain innovators. home to 78,000 students in 2016. Food and Agribusiness - Queensland's INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Aviation and Aerospace - Queensland has agricultural research and development Investment opportunities are to be found long been a leader in aviation (it's the ‘Q’ in capability ranks amongst the best in the world. across all of Brisbane's growth sectors Qantas), and you’ll find an unsurpassed range A particular specialisation and expertise is including Australia's second largest found in tropical and subtropical agriculture, and depth of aviation and aerospace industries infrastructure project, the Queen’s Wharf with Brisbane hosting TropAg, the biennial in Brisbane including the Qantas heavy integrated resort development, due for International Tropical Agriculture conference. maintenance precinct, the national aviation completion in 2022. Many innovative food manufacturers with a and aerospace training provider Aviation particular strength in meat processing and Australia, and the Asia Pacific HQ of Boeing The City of Brisbane is focused on growing the distribution to Asia and beyond are based in Australia. University aerospace research products, technologies and services of the Brisbane. institutes based in Brisbane are leading in future supported by a strong culture of areas such as aerospace automation (an innovation, a highly skilled workforce and Renewable Energies and Clean Technologies - Australian first), advanced hypersonics, world-class educational and research facilities. Brisbane is recognised as a world leader in the nanotechnology and materials. development of clean coal technology. The Brisbane provides all the ingredients for a Queensland Government's renewable energy INNOVATIVE AND competitive – and liveable – future. initiatives including carbon capture and EMERGING INDUSTRIES storage pilot projects are based in Brisbane. Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals - GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: There is increasing demand for remote energy, Brisbane is home to world-class research www.rdabrisbane.org.au waste and water treatment technologies, and facilities and hospitals, generating a critical RDA Brisbane Queensland is leading innovation in biomass mass of knowledge and high-value niche CEO: Margaret Blade | Ph: +61 419 751 846 and biofuels, including ethanol production. businesses in biomedicine, vaccine research [email protected]
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¡ Global hub for the METS (mining equipment, technology and services) sector
¡ World-class infrastructure, education and state-of-the-art research facilities, and a highly skilled workforce
¡ An ideal base for the industries of the future including spatial technologies, human bionics and renewable energy D A R L I N G D O W N S A N D S O U T H W E S T
he vast and diverse Darling Downs and South West region of Queensland extends This site is also an ideal carrier point of T 397,241 square kilometres from the Great Dividing Range to the South Australian presence and a distribution hub, servicing T border, and comprises ten local government areas: Balonne, Bulloo, Goondiwindi, Western Queensland and beyond. Pulse DC Maranoa, Murweh, Paroo, Quilpie, Southern Downs, Toowoomba and Western Downs. The region will feature three separate data buildings, each is an agricultural powerhouse, producing around a third of Queensland’s agricultural output and is with independent mechanical and electrical a major area for cotton and beef. Home to 270,000 people with an expected population of infrastructure. With high power capacity and a 376,000 by 2031, the region is also characterised by manufacturing, mining, energy, health, large footprint, this site is ideal for businesses education and retail activities, creating a high demand for a range of professional and trade skills. of any size, including global technology firms, guaranteeing exceptional delivery of a first- KEY SECTORS Wellcamp Airport and business park, the class data centre at a very competitive cost. Food and agribusiness is the leading industry proposed Inland Rail and the Toowoomba Pulse DC will be a key driver of innovation and the largest employer in the Darling Downs Second Range Crossing. amongst traditional businesses, such as and South West region, generating 33 per agriculture, mining, education and health, as cent of regional exports valued at over Agtech and R&D - Research and well as acting as a catalyst for growth in IT- $3.1 billion in 2015-16, and 15,000 local jobs. development into genetics, agriculture related industries. Agriculture represents 34 per cent of production systems, climate and drones are registered businesses in the region, compared world class. The region is a hub for trials and INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES innovation from both the research sector and with the Queensland average of 9.7 per cent. As the world population grows, demand for private agribusiness. The region's agricultural capabilities and food will increase significantly. The Darling growth potential is supported by a suite of ICT and Big Data - Pulse Data Centre (Pulse Downs and South West region’s ability to infrastructure, a skilled workforce, research produce a diverse range of products and its DC), the first regional Tier III data centre of and education facilities, innovation proximity to key infrastructure, including ports its kind in Australia, is set to become one of development and technology. and airports, sets it apart from other the region's most valuable economic assets, Australian agricultural areas. Mining, construction, manufacturing, health providing a major boost to business innovation. care and transport are also large employers in Pulse DC is designed as a primary site to The region’s capability is backed by a skilled the region. support corporate and enterprise customers, workforce and a strong focus on improving all three levels of government and global productivity through research and innovation. INNOVATIVE AND technology giants. It’s well positioned to supply high quality food EMERGING INDUSTRIES and fibre products to new and emerging global Customers can design their data building to Transport and Logistics - The Darling Downs markets and is an attractive investment suit their business needs, with multiple tier and South West region is establishing itself as destination. a major transport and logistics hub. The levels and tailored security requirements. All connectivity and proximity of the region to components of the Pulse DC design are GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: critical transport corridors provides access to optimised for the local climatic conditions. www.rda-ddsw.org.au national and international export With diverse, fibre feed paths from multiple RDA Darling Downs and South West opportunities. Contributing to this growth is carriers, the site is not reliant on any one CEO: Bryan Gray the provision of significant nation-building major city for continuous connectivity, Ph: +61 7 4638 0089 infrastructure, including the Toowoomba providing high level connectivity resilience. [email protected]
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¡ Major agricultural hub, underpinned by connectivity, research and innovation
¡ Significant nation-building infrastructure development supported by a growing transport and logistics sector
¡ Australia's first regional Tier III data centre, driving industry innovation F A R N O R T H Q U E E N S L A N D A N D T O R R E S S T R A I T
he pristine tropical region of Far North Queensland and Torres Strait (FNQ&TS) boasts Australian native fruit condiments, co ee, T two World Heritage areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics - along with vanilla bean and flavoured products, dairy and T flourishing tourism, agricultural, education and service sector industries. Cairns is the specialty cheeses, and has a thriving organic centre of this diverse region which encompasses Torres Strait, Cape York, the Gulf, the Tablelands food sector. The agri-manufacturing sector is and the Wet Tropical Coast. The regional economy is centred around the tourism sector, with set to grow with a range of initiatives including strong contributions from the resources, agriculture, construction, marine, aviation and the FNQ Food Incubator. international education sectors. Cairns Airport is Australia's busiest regional international airport providing direct links to global markets. The FNQ&TS region is emerging as a renewable energy investment 'hot spot' across wind, solar, biofuel and battery technology. KEY SECTORS Aviation - Cairns is a vital international Tourism - World-class natural attractions aviation hub, o ering world-class service INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES provide the basis for a thriving tourism industries including installation, maintenance, The FNQ&TS region is positioned to grow its industry valued at $4 billion to the regional logistics and engineering. Cairns is the only core and emerging industry sectors economy. Visitation continues to grow with recognised service facility for Bombardier's maximising on its close proximity to Asia, the region attracting 1.8 million domestic and Dash 8 Q-Series aircraft in the southern strong transport and freight connectivity, nearly 1 million international visitors each year. hemisphere, and boasts the largest avionics outstanding location, diverse culture and its facility in Australia. Cairns Aviation Skills growing population. Agriculture - Agriculture contributes Centre is a leading training institution for $863 million to the regional economy with aircraft engineers and technical support sta , Cairns Regional Council o ers investment leading exports including raw sugar, live cattle, attracting students from around Australia and incentives to businesses wishing to locate, tropical horticulture and tropical pasture seed. the world. expand or retain their operations in the Cairns A large fishing industry supplies Asian and region. domestic markets and the region has a strong Education - Cairns is an education city with Investment projects and opportunities across aquaculture sector. two leading universities - James Cook University and CQUniversity - as well as a the region encompass: Mining - The mining industry contributes leading vocational TAFE college. The § Tourism accommodation and facilities $860 million to the regional economy, education sector o ers strong diversity with including the Global Tourism Hub predominantly from bauxite mining. over 140 schools and world-class training § Agricultural innovation and agtech Construction - The region has a well- facilities servicing the marine, aviation, mining, § Renewable energy developed building and construction sector, tourism and hospitality sectors. International § Regional aviation facilities one of the region’s largest industry employers. students make up an increasingly important part of the local education economy, with § International education and innovation. Marine Services Sector - Cairns is home to a 32,000 international students studying in GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: large maritime servicing and shipbuilding Cairns in 2016. sector, based around fishing and reef fleets, www.rdafnqts.org.au small craft, superyachts, cargo vessels and INNOVATIVE AND RDA Far North Queensland and Torres Strait cruise liners. Cairns o ers strong capabilities EMERGING INDUSTRIES CEO: Jann Crase in shipbuilding, repairs, refits, maritime training The region produces dried tropical fruits, a Ph: +61 7 4041 1729 and ancillary marine services. large range of fruit wines and liqueurs, [email protected]
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¡ Leading Australian tourism destination – gateway to World Heritage Great Barrier Reef
¡ Tropical living expertise including tropical agriculture, food and health
¡ Internationally-renowned marine and aviation hub
¡ An education city with two leading universities
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he Fitzroy and Central West region is diverse with rich natural, social and cultural assets Caves. The region is also growing its tourism T that contribute to Australia's economy and play a critical role in the development of events market by building on the success of T Northern Australia. Geographically, the region represents a quarter of Queensland’s land the Vision Splendid Film Festival, the Big Red area and serves as the gateway to Northern Australia, with key transport and export hubs and a Bash and the Birdsville Races. range of transport assets. Education and Research - Central The Fitzroy and Central West region's economy has been driven by global demand for energy and Queensland is home to CQUniversity, one of food resources. The region produces almost one half of Queensland's electricity and its natural the top 500 universities worldwide. With over deep-water port in Gladstone is Queensland's largest multi-commodity port. 30,000 students (including almost 5200 international students in 2016), CQUniversity KEY SECTORS addition to coal and gas, the region is home to has established itself as a research-focused university with close collaboration and The Fitzroy and Central West region has a a large portion of the world's lead and zinc partnerships with industry and the community. strong economic outlook with competitive- resources, as well as significant reserves in ness in mining and gas, vocational and tertiary silver, copper and gold. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES education, advanced primary production, Gladstone Port is the world's fifth largest coal Continued expansion of the agriculture tourism, manufacturing, health and export port, facilitating over 30 per cent of industry is driving demand for education, community services. Queensland's exports. training and infrastructure projects in the Fitzroy and Central West region. Agriculture - The region is home to a multi- INNOVATIVE AND Significant opportunities exist for direct million dollar agricultural industry, which EMERGING INDUSTRIES investment in the region to add value to the represents almost one half of Queensland's Tourism - Over the last decade, tourism has mining sector and facilitate further expansion total agricultural exports. Key commodities become an economic pillar for the Fitzroy and of the mineral corridor. includes beef, cotton, herbs, grain and fruit. Central West region. From glorious and iconic GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Central West's beef industry is a leading landscapes in the west to the Great Barrier www.rdafcw.com.au export sector. Rockhampton houses two large Reef in the east, there are significant export licensed abattoirs and one of the opportunities to further grow the tourism RDA Fitzroy and Central West largest livestock sales facilities in Australia. sector. Project O cer: Candice Fraser Ph: +61 7 4847 6503 Mining and Resources - The Bowen Basin in The Fitzroy and Central West region is part of [email protected] Central Queensland is Australia's largest coal the Outback Queensland and Southern Great reserve and has 46 operational coal mines, Barrier Reef tourism markets and has extracting over 200 million tonnes of coal experienced significant visitation growth in annually, which represents about 90 per cent recent years. of Queensland's coal production. The region features a number of iconic Proximity to the Bowen, Surat and Galilee tourism attractions including the Australian Basins, with established freight and logistics Stockman's Hall of Fame, Qantas Founders' infrastructure, position this region as a major Museum, the Australian Age of Dinosaurs hub for coal, energy and gas production. In Museum, Great Keppel Island and Capricorn
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¡ The gateway to Northern Australia - a critical transport and export hub
¡ Major mineral hub and energy producer
¡ The home of Queensland's largest multi-commodity port
¡ An iconic outback tourism destination with world-class attractions G O L D C O A S T
he Gold Coast is a city in transformation. Growing from an economy built on construction The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge T and tourism, the Gold Coast is diversifying into a knowledge-based economic environment Precinct, which includes the Gold Coast T with strengths in health and medical, education, food, marine and sport. With a gross University Hospital and Gri th University, will regional product of $35 billion and a population of 577,000, one in ten Queenslanders call the also incorporate the new $550 million Gold Coast home, with more than a million international tourists visiting the city each year. Commonwealth Games Village. Following GC2018, the village and its supporting infrastructure will be transformed into a KEY SECTORS INNOVATIVE AND mixed-use residential development enhancing Health and Medical – Health and medical, the EMERGING INDUSTRIES the entire precinct and promoting further Gold Coast's largest sector, employs over The Gold Coast Health and Knowledge investment. 40,800 highly skilled workers and contributes Precinct is a unique global business location Other investment opportunities exist in over $2 billion to the economy. for high-tech industry development, research health, advanced design and manufacturing, collaboration and jobs of the future. Education - The Gold Coast attracts students co-working, retail, hospitality and professional Supported by $5 billion in infrastructure, from more than 100 countries. services. including a world-class university and two Sport - A sporting excellence hub o ers high- major hospitals, the precinct is also active in performance training, international sporting The food and agribusiness sectors o er clinical trials with global partners. events, education, sport science, specialised investment opportunities in intelligent automation, agricultural technology, native clinicians, coaching sta , sport management The region has leveraged Queensland's fresh Australian biological solutions, plant and and innovative manufacturing. and abundant food o ering by building a niche animal breeding capabilities, biosecurity Marine – The Gold Coast is headquarters for food and beverage industry through the solutions, biofutures and farm management internationally recognised marine export of value-added Queensland products. solutions. manufacturing brands. The Gold Coast will be the location of a Education and training opportunities include Film - Home to a film-making hub which $60 million manufacturing facility for the co-delivery of programs in areas such as boasts the largest sound stage in the southern NevHouse, innovative builders of low-cost health and medical, tropical medicine, sport, hemisphere, the region has a diverse range of homes using recycled plastic waste. locations and world-class production facilities. environment, food and agriculture. Sport Gilmour Space Technologies is developing new research partnerships exist with leading Gold Tourism - With an enviable natural hybrid-engine rockets for delivery of low-cost Coast institutions, and the marine sector environment and diverse experiences, the space launch vehicles. This provides the Gold o ers a range of investment opportunities in Gold Coast is one of Australia's premier Coast with an opportunity to leverage on the manufacturing and refits. tourism destinations. Recent developments demand for low-cost space orbit vehicles. include the Gold Coast International Airport, GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: Light Rail, Pacific Fair Shopping Centre and INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES www.rdagoldcoast.org.au The Star Gold Coast. The 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) RDA Gold Coast Food and Beverage – The Gold Coast is provides a once-in-a-decade opportunity to Director of Regional Development: recognised for innovative development across generate wide economic benefits for the Gold Estella Rodighiero functional foods, fresh produce and Coast. The Games will shine a spotlight on the Ph: +61 411 558 834 processing, and manufacturing. region to an audience of 1.5 billion people. [email protected]
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¡ Home to the $5 billion innovative Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
¡ Global film-making and sporting excellence hubs
¡ An emerging space industry
¡ A leading exporter of niche value-added Australian foods to global markets I P S W I C H A N D W E S T M O R E T O N
he Ipswich and West Moreton region of Queensland is experiencing strong economic and capability. The city will be the location of T population growth. Proximity to the metropolitan area and major transport networks, significant new investment to build the T along with its agricultural valleys, vital waterways and diverse economy are key to the recently announced LAND 400 Phase 2 region's competitiveness. The region has a combined gross regional product (GRP) of $12.9 billion contract, delivering the next generation of with investment and population continuing to increase. In 2018, private and government combat reconnaissance vehicles to the construction valued at $8.09 billion will commence within the Ipswich and West Moreton region. Australian Army, a significant step forward for Such significant investment is a contributing driver to both employment and lifestyle Ipswich and Queensland manufacturing. opportunities for the region. The current expansion of the RAAF Base Amberley will see a significant increase in Ipswich - Ipswich is the fastest growing city in KEY SECTORS airbase personnel and additional spending on Queensland with a current population of Ipswich's GRP was $8.96 billion in 2015-16, defence infrastructure. Greater Springfield is 200,000, predicted to double by 2031. which represents 2.9 per cent of Queensland's Australia's largest master-planned city and Located 40 kilometres south-west of economy, with over 70,000 local jobs in the remains a key economic driver in the western Brisbane, Ipswich covers approximately key industry sectors of manufacturing, health corridor. Ripley Valley will also continue to 1090 square kilometres. Queensland's oldest care, retail, education and training, have a significant e ect on both population provincial city, it o ers architectural, natural construction, and transport and logistics. and the regional economy. and cultural heritage. The Scenic Rim's primary businesses are in Bromelton, located a few kilometres west of Scenic Rim - Located about one hour's drive agriculture and horticultural production, the Beaudesert, is the proposed site of one of south of Brisbane, the Scenic Rim region is equine industry and the tourism sector. Queensland's largest transport and logistics precincts. home to a number of thriving country towns The Lockyer Valley's GRP was $1.4 billion in and contains more than 30,000 hectares of 2015-16 and the region's population is INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES parkland and three dams. The region covers expected to grow to more than 57,000 by The primary infrastructure projects of over 4000 square kilometres and is home to 2031. In ten years, the total value of Bromelton, ARTC Inland Rail, Toowoomba 40,000 people. Residents enjoy the relaxed agricultural output in Lockyer Valley has Second Range Crossing, the development of lifestyle a orded by the small country towns increased from $187 million to $374 million. Springfield and Ripley Valley and the future and villages that feature beautiful scenery, as Vegetables account for over 79 per cent of the planning of a protein precinct in Somerset, well as a mix of traditional and alternative total agricultural output. forms of rural business and industry. o er significant investment opportunities. The primary economic activity in the Somerset GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: Lockyer Valley - Situated in the western region is agricultural production. The region is www.rdaiwm.org.au growth corridor between Toowoomba and also the location of two major water storage Brisbane, the Lockyer Valley is renowned as dams which also serve as a tourist attraction by RDA Ipswich & West Moreton the 'salad bowl' of the nation and o ers the o ering water-based recreational activities. CEO: Rees Banks ideal work / life balance. Ph: +61 7 3812 4144 INNOVATIVE AND [email protected] Somerset - The Somerset region is commonly EMERGING INDUSTRIES known as the Brisbane Valley, as the Brisbane Queensland is home of land and air defence in River courses through the region. Australia and Ipswich is central to this
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¡ Fast population growth driving investment and innovation
¡ Queensland's salad bowl with rapid growth in agriculture development
¡ Home to Australia's largest master planned city
¡ Home to Australia's largest RAAF Airforce base and growing defence sector capability L O G A N A N D R E D L A N D S
he Logan and Redlands region is ideally located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast with Weinam Creek Priority Development Area – T excellent access to the Port of Brisbane, and the Brisbane and Gold Coast international This is a regional gateway to Moreton Bay, T and domestic airports. A uniquely diverse community with over 127 cultures, this dynamic with opportunities for a transport hub and region is steeped in culture and heritage. The Logan and Redlands region features high-density city waterfront commercial and recreational living, industrial precincts, villages, islands, rainforest, rural hinterland, farmland, beaches, bays, precinct. creeks and freshwater lakes as well as iconic flora and fauna. Redland Health and Wellness Precinct – The hub will incorporate the planned expansion of KEY SECTORS § Motion picture and sound recording the private and public hospital and identify The region has combined regional exports of (screen) potential industry clustering opportunities over $7 billion. Advanced and intelligent § Public administration and regulatory around the hospitals. manufacturing is a key driver of the region's services Redland Aquatic Centre and Emergency competitiveness, with exports of renewable § Administration and support services. Precinct – With an investment of over energy technology, human pharmaceutical $70 million, the project will utilise nearly and supplement products, veterinary Film-friendly Redlands is building a global 40,000 square metres of land in the centre reputation as a location of choice for screen pharmaceutical products, product design and of South East Queensland and deliver a productions of all sizes. commercialisation. world-class aquatic centre, new surf lifesaving Teys Australia is the second largest meat Noteworthy productions filmed in the region headquarters and a Centre of Excellence for processor and exporter in Australia, employing include: Aquaman; Pirates of the Caribbean: Queensland. There is also potential to include emergency services agencies and a fully more than 4500 people across 10 locations. Dead Men Tell No Tales; Unbroken; The integrated disaster response centre. The Beenleigh facility processes up to 1300 Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader; In Like Flynn; Safe Harbour; Harrow; cattle per day, with exports to more than 40 Key strategic partnerships in the region and Hoges. countries. include Gri th University, University of Queensland, Australian Technology Other top exporting sectors include: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES Agricultural College, Australian Industry Trade construction; wholesale trade; tourism Opportunities for investment in the Logan and College, CSIRO, Queensland Government (accommodation and food services); rental, Redlands region include: high-rise develop- Department of Science, Information hiring and real estate services; education and ment with short-term accommodation; Technology and Innovation, and TAFE training including international students; tourism infrastructure including major tourist Queensland. transport, planning and warehousing; retail attractions; health and wellbeing facilities; and trade; and agriculture, forestry and fishing. agricultural technology, including the bio- GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: economy and protected cropping industry www.rdaloganandredlands.org.au INNOVATIVE AND sectors. Kim Kerwin, Redland City Council EMERGING INDUSTRIES Toondah Harbour Priority Development Area Ph: +61 7 3829 8503 The Logan and Redlands region is home to a – The $1.39 billion revitalisation represents [email protected] number of emerging industry sectors: unrivalled tourism, cultural and economic Tate Ryan, Logan City Council § Construction services and building growth opportunities for South East Ph: +61 7 3412 5406 construction Queensland. [email protected]
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¡ Fast growing population - expected to grow by 50 per cent over 20 years
¡ Popular international blockbuster film location
¡ Advanced and intelligent manufacturing a key driver of the region’s competitiveness
07 M A C K A Y - I S A A C - W H I T S U N D A Y
he Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday (MIW) region, located halfway between Brisbane and The MIW region is well positioned to capitalise T Cairns on Australia's east coast, boasts enviable employment, investment and lifestyle on the growing market in biofutures given its T opportunities. With a population of 170,000, the region has become one of Australia's access to biomass, access to markets and strongest regional economies contributing $16 billion annually to the nation's gross domestic established involvement in the industry. The product. The jewel in the crown is the region's abundant natural resource base, together with large region is at the forefront of Australia's areas of industrial land, significant transport networks, complementary infrastructure and support bioindustry and is home to the QUT's services. This is further supported by direct access to growing Asia Pacific markets via world-class Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant, ports and airline routes. Mackay Sugar's 38 MW co-generation plant (fuelled by bagasse) and Sucrogen's Bio- The region boasts: a strong and diverse agricultural and bio-commodities sector; emerging biofuels Ethanol Bio-Refinery, which has the capacity and renewables industry; world-renowned tourism destinations; expanding mining opportunities to produce 60 million litres of ethanol per including metallurgical coal and high quality thermal coal, as well as clean technologies; trunk year. A significant number of renewable infrastructure and logistics industries. projects are also in various stages of development within the MIW region. KEY SECTORS of gross revenue annually to the region's Knowledge and technology export - With an Coal - The MIW region produces some of the economy and employs 4699 people. internationally recognised resources services most widely sought after hard-coking coal in Agriculture - The MIW region has a diverse sector, there is significant opportunity to the world. Mining currently contributes over agricultural mix with beef and grains in the export knowledge and technology globally. $13.9 billion of gross revenue to the region's west, and sugar and horticulture along the CQUniversity provides specialisation in civil, economy and employs almost 16,600 people. coast. The agricultural sector currently electrical, mechanical and mining engineering The MIW region is home to 32 operating coal contributes over $1.4 billion of gross revenue as well as mechatronics. mines with a number of new mines under annually to the region's economy and employs development. These mines produce 71 per INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES 4672 people. cent of Queensland's metallurgical coal and 31 Considerable investment opportunities exist in per cent of its thermal coal. The ports of Hay Tourism - Home to the world-renowned the biofutures and aquaculture sectors such as Point/Dalrymple Bay and Abbot Point handle Whitsunday Islands and other significant the planned 259-hectare facility at 69 per cent of Queensland's coal exports. natural land-based tourism assets, the tourism Guthalungra which will produce prawns and industry is a key driver for the MIW region Mining Equipment Technology and Services - cobia. The MIW region is becoming generating over $1.5 billion of gross revenue The MIW region has become a world leader in increasingly recognised as a major hub for the annually and employing 8000 people. the mining equipment, technology and METS sector in Australia, driving innovation in mining equipment, technologies and services services (METS) sector with proven strengths INNOVATIVE AND and making it an ideal region for investment. in mining safety, management, site closures EMERGING INDUSTRIES and rehabilitation. There is significant opport- Biofutures, renewables and aquaculture - GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: unity to export the knowledge developed in Biofutures, renewables and aquaculture are www.rdamiw.org.au this industry to the global mining industry. three emerging agricultural industries, with the RDA Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Manufacturing - The region's manufacturing MIW region producing almost 15 per cent of CEO: Ben Wearmouth sector currently contributes over $3.7 billion Queensland's ponded aquaculture production. Ph: +61 456 003 449 | [email protected]
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¡ World leader in mining technology, equipment and services
¡ Home to the glorious Whitsunday Islands
¡ Emerging biofutures and aquaculture industries
07 M O R E T O N B A Y
he Moreton Bay region is one of the fastest growing economies in Australia and is the feature in future growth as the sector T third largest local government area by population in Australia behind Brisbane and the continues to supply construction and T Gold Coast. The region is home to a diverse range of settlements including rural, urban manufacturing capability and expertise to the and bayside communities, each with its own characteristics and strong sense of identity. wider Brisbane and South East Queensland region. Growth in the food sector and food KEY SECTORS beaches, camping and festivals in summer. innovation is also strong. Manufacturing and Construction - The two Local operators are working collaboratively to INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES increase the number of events and attractions largest export sectors for the Moreton Bay The Moreton Bay region is strategically and position the region as a destination in its region are manufacturing and construction, located in South East Queensland north of own right. There are 11 thriving precincts, each which together account for 54 per cent of the Brisbane, with direct access to world-class with its own distinct and unique personality, region's $5.6 billion exports. export infrastructure including the Port of including the picturesque rural towns of Brisbane, Australia TradeCoast and the Key drivers for these sectors are the Samford Valley and Dayboro; Woodford, Brisbane domestic and international airports, availability of high quality a ordable industrial, home of the famous Woodford Folk Festival; enabling businesses to access both domestic commercial and retail sites across the region's and Bribie Island with its relaxed family and international markets with ease. key employment locations, including Brendale, beaches. Burpengary, Caboolture, Clontarf, Lawnton, Moreton Bay Rail Link - The Moreton Bay Food and Beverages - The food and beverage Narangba, Northeast Business Park (North Rail Link investment attraction o ers product manufacturing industry employs more Harbour) and North Lakes. significant export potential. This major than 970 people and contributes more than infrastructure project includes five new rail Agribusiness - The Moreton Bay region also $356 million in sales, with exports valued at stations and precincts along the Moreton Bay has strong agriculture, forestry and fishing $121 million. sectors. The agribusiness sector contributes rail line. Other key sectors in the Moreton Bay region $347 million in sales and employs over 1700 The Mill Precinct - The Mill Precinct at include: education and training; rental, hiring people in the region. Moreton Bay strawberry Moreton Bay is a world-class innovation and and real estate; and transport, postal and sales contribute $46 million to the local knowledge precinct. Over a 460-hectare warehousing. economy and is one of Australia's largest berry footprint, the precinct will provide growing regions. INNOVATIVE AND 204,000 square metres of commercial, retail, Tourism - Each year, the Moreton Bay region EMERGING INDUSTRIES industry and mixed-use floor space and will attracts more than 2.9 million visitors from Education and Training - The education and create over 6000 high knowledge jobs. around the world, spending over $670 million training sector in the Moreton Bay region has GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: in the local economy and providing over 8500 significant export growth potential. The www.rdamoretonbay.org.au direct and indirect jobs from tourism. By development of a university precinct at The RDA Moreton Bay 2019, this is expected to increase to Mill Moreton Bay in 2020 is expected to Director of Regional Development: 3.6 million visitors with an $810 million strengthen Moreton Bay's position in Nette Griggs | Ph: +61 437 080 986 expenditure and 10,000 plus jobs. Australia's education export sector. [email protected] The region boasts year-round o erings, from Construction Technology - Innovation in log fires and whale watching in winter to construction technology development will also
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¡ One of the fastest growing economies and populations in Australia, fueling an advanced construction sector
¡ World-class innovation and knowledge precinct opening in 2020
¡ Export-focused agribusiness sector
07 S U N S H I N E C O A S T
he Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's top ten significant urban areas with a population of § The Sunshine Coast Airport expansion T over 300,000. The region has a vibrant and growing economy, competitive business delivering direct access to more Australian T conditions, accessibility to major national and international markets, and a quality lifestyle and international destinations for residents and businesses. Situated approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, the § A 17-hectare Health and Medical Precinct Sunshine Coast is a diverse subtropical region with stunning beaches, lush hinterland and scenic adjacent to the new Sunshine Coast mountains. Positioned on the doorstep of Asia and the Pacific Rim and in close proximity to University Hospital campus Brisbane, the region is well connected to national and international markets through its major transport networks - the Bruce Highway, the national rail network and the Sunshine Coast Airport. § Peregian Digital Hub, a curated space focusing on technology enterprises, KEY SECTORS medical technologies, health and wellbeing; accelerating business and employment growth The Sunshine Coast economy is one of the and clean technologies and professional services. With a passion for innovation and largest regional economies in Australia. High- § Commercial, residential and mixed-use collaboration, the Sunshine Coast region is value industries support the region's major precincts providing opportunities for emerging as an exciting innovation hub. infrastructure projects, and o er exciting development across a range of community Thousands of innovative businesses, high- investment opportunities in response to and commercial uses, including the largest performing export companies and global demand from global markets. Under strong residential development project in executives are benefiting from calling regional leadership, the Sunshine Coast Australia. Sunshine Coast home and enjoy being part of economy is strengthening and expanding core a local community with a rapidly expanding The combination of the Sunshine Coast industries of tourism, construction and retail, global reach. region's competitive business environment, and diversifying into the new high growth unrivalled mix of quality investment sectors based on the natural strengths and The region also hosts a number of world-class opportunities, prime commercial and competitive attributes of the region. international events including the Noosa residential locations, accessibility to global Triathlon, Noosa Food and Wine Festival, Food and agribusiness is the biggest export markets, diverse economy, new infrastructure, Caloundra Music Festival and the Sunshine sector with more than 900 businesses located focus on innovation, highly-skilled and Coast Ironman. in the region and an industry value of educated workforce, and an idyllic A$670 million. The health and wellbeing INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES environment and lifestyle makes the Sunshine industry is one of the largest economic The Sunshine Coast o ers investors the Coast a location of choice. generators on the Sunshine Coast and the opportunity to be part of some of the most GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: largest employer in the region. exciting developments in Australia: www.rdasunshinecoast.org.au INNOVATIVE AND § Delivery of an international submarine RDA Sunshine Coast EMERGING INDUSTRIES broadband cable infrastructure providing a Ph: +61 7 5479 6554 $700 million economic benefit to the [email protected] The region has a flourishing innovation regional economy ecosystem that is driving entrepreneurial www.noosa.qld.gov.au/economy activities across many sectors including: § The Maroochydore City Centre, Australia's invest.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au sports, major events and leisure; innovative only greenfield city centre within an and functional foods; aviation and aerospace; existing urban area
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¡ Unparalleled investment opportunities
¡ Named as a Smart 21 Community of 2014, 2015 and 2017 by the Intelligent Community Forum
¡ Existing industry clusters, diversity and growing supply chains
SMART CITIES T O W N S V I L L E A N D N O R T H W E S T
ownsville, the largest city in Northern Australia, is the economic hub of the Townsville and has established o ces in San Francisco, T North West region. Spanning 449,190 square kilometres, the region represents a quarter Kansas City and Manchester, while remaining T of Queensland’s land area, and comprises 15 local government areas. With a population of headquartered in Townsville. 266,162, the region is home to over 5 per cent of Queenslanders with an economy valued at INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES $21 billion. The region boasts strong transport infrastructure which meets the needs of North and North West Queensland exporters. This includes the Port of Townsville, the Port of Karumba and Opportunities exist in agriculture and food the Port of Lucinda with links to North, South and Western Queensland. processing, mining, tourism, renewable energy, defence, new technologies and other Over 5000 kilometres of state-controlled roads and 1543 kilometres of the national road network industries. connect the region, with ten main roads serving as the backbone to the Townsville and North West Queensland. The region also benefits from regular air networks and through the rail networks of Bio-Energy - The North Queensland Bio- Aurizon, Pacific National and Queensland Rail. Energy project involves the construction of a $640 million renewable energy facility incorporating raw sugar, ethanol and power KEY SECTORS has a significant skill set for expanding generation at Ingham in North Queensland. Mining - The Townsville and North West defence-related industries. This state-of-the-art facility will be the first of region has an internationally significant mining its kind in Australia and will produce Education, Science and Research - The industry, and is the leading Australian exporter approximately 350,000 tonnes of sugar Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great of copper, zinc and lead. Townsville's close annually. The project, operational in June Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and James proximity to Asia and its world-class port, 2021, will boost sugarcane growers' revenue Cook University (JCU) all contribute to the servicing over 20 shipping lines, makes it an through the production of additional products region’s world-leading reputation in marine ideal export centre. and is expected to create over 220 new jobs. science research. JCU also has significant Beef, Agriculture and Fisheries - The region research expertise in biodiversity, tropical The Cloncurry Bio-fuel and Waste Treatment has substantial grazing and agricultural ecology and environments, global warming, Precinct is an innovative project involving the industries, with a focus on beef production tourism, tropical medicine and public health establishment of a facility for value-adding (home to 25 per cent of Queensland cattle) care in under-served populations. activities using e uent water and other waste and sugar (34 per cent of the state’s total products in Cloncurry. The project will CQUniversity and TAFE both have campuses production), with new growth opportunities demonstrate to local landowners or investors in Townsville o ering a range of courses. around irrigated agriculture emerging in the the commercial viability for developing plantations on suitable sites which can provide Flinders River precinct. Townsville is also one INNOVATIVE AND timber, bio-fuel and feed stock for the the main commercial fishing ports in EMERGING INDUSTRIES Queensland. Cloncurry processing facility. App Development - Townsville and North Defence - Townsville is home to Australia's West Queensland is becoming a hub for GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: largest army base, Lavarack Barracks, with mobile app development. The Townsville www.rdanwq.org.au over 6000 soldiers, 129 civilian employees startup Safety Culture launched an app in a RDA Townsville and North West and 6000 dependants. A RAAF base is also Townsville garage in 2004; it’s now used by CEO: Glenys Schuntner located in Townsville, with over 800 personnel more than 30 million people to conduct Ph: +61 7 4410 3655 and 100 civilians and contractors. The region safety inspections worldwide. The company [email protected]
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¡ Major port centre with global trading links
¡ Innovative app developments
¡ Home to largest Australian army base
¡ Emerging bio-energy hub W I D E B A Y B U R N E T T
he Wide Bay Burnett region, just 250 kilometres north of Brisbane, stretches 48,600 renowned for sport and event tourism, agri- T square kilometres from the fertile soils of the Burnett to the naturally-gifted Fraser tourism, cultural and indigenous tourism, T Coast. With a population of 295,000, the region boasts a tapestry of nature's wonders recreational fishing, beach and hinterland including the iconic World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the gateway to the southern Great retreats, wineries and eco-tourism activities. Barrier Reef. This beauty and diversity is characterised by a stunning coastline of pristine beaches, With its proximity to Brisbane, strong inland towns and mountain ranges. Encompassing the cities of Bundaberg, Maryborough, Hervey population growth, skilled workforce, Bay and Gympie, it remains a sought-after tourism and lifestyle destination. a ordable living and investment environment, the Wide Bay Burnett is positioned to KEY SECTORS of commercial and recreational pursuits experience growth in the emerging industries Known as Queensland's ‘food bowl’, the Wide including increased dry and wet bulk trade, of aviation, transport equipment Bay Burnett produces significant quantities of bulk fuel storage and transport, coastal manufacturing, food technology, ecotourism, livestock, sugar, fruit, nuts, vegetables, citrus, shipping, defence vessel servicing, the marine biofuels and high-value export agriculture. timber, seafood and specialty crops. The industry, super yacht servicing and coastal INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES region's agricultural production was valued at residential development. Significant investment opportunities exist for $1.1 billion in 2015-16, or 10 per cent of The port provides unique business develop- mining and energy sectors, with reserves of Queensland's total. ment and trade opportunities, providing coking coal and minerals including bauxite, The agribusiness sector includes timber access to new and emerging global markets magnetite and ilmenite, ready to be mined and production and processing, beef, pork and without the congestion and capacity issues extracted. poultry, sugar cane, tree crops (75 per cent of experienced at larger ports north and south. Wide Bay Burnett is serviced by three jet- Queensland’s macadamia nuts are grown in equipped airports (Bundaberg, Maryborough Wide Bay Burnett), fruit and vegetables Manufacturing accounts for 9 per cent of the and Hervey Bay) o ering a ordable, (especially avocadoes, citrus and tomatoes) region's employment with the largest greenfield airside access for aviation and seafood production. manufacturing segments being machinery and equipment, metal fabrication, food infrastructure and investment. The region is home to iconic businesses manufacturing and processing, aviation and The Wide Bay Burnett is simply the perfect including Nolan Meats, Bundaberg Sugar, marine. place at the perfect pace! Bundaberg Rum, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, Peanut Company of Australia, Australian The region has an established supply chain GET THE BIGGER PICTURE: Macadamias, Austchilli, Hyne Timber, with significant infrastructure including water, www.rdawidebayburnett.org.au Downer, Laminex Industries, Nestle, Ironbark sugar mills and meat processing facilities. RDA Wide Bay Burnett Citrus, Swickers, Ocean King Prawns, Proteco Recently there has been strong investment in CEO: Scott Rowe Oils and Urangan Fisheries. high-value agribusiness processing plants and Ph: +61 7 4124 2526 specialist manufacturing equipment. INNOVATIVE AND [email protected] EMERGING INDUSTRIES The Wide Bay Burnett is a burgeoning tourism More than 6000 hectares of the Port of destination, featuring iconic Fraser Island and Bundaberg was declared a State Development the Southern Great Barrier Reef, idyllic Area in 2017 and identified to attract a range coastlines and heritage towns. The region is
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¡ Queensland's food bowl and a global hub for food production, processing and export
¡ Home to iconic Australian food brands
¡ A world-class port, serving as a gateway to key Asian markets
¡ An unforgettable tourism destination featuring the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island G O V E R N M E N T T R A D E A N D I N V E S T M E N T A S S I S T A N C E
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The Queensland Trade Collaboration Portal presents a showcase of leading Queensland manufacturers, producers and services across queenslandtrade.exporttoolbox.org a multitude of productive industry sectors in an image-driven, easy to navigate, “three clicks to find anything” format.
As part of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), leaders of industry and business from around the world have been invited to be part of Trade 2018. This portal has been developed to promote established Queensland businesses in metropolitan, rural and remote regions who have the capacity for export to Trade 2018 delegates and others visiting for GC2018.
This ‘living’ portal serves as a legacy long after the Games are finished to facilitate collaboration and trade between Queensland businesses and Commonwealth nations.
The portal home page shows the Trade 2018 seven priority sectors with links direct to the Queensland companies in the showcase that have corresponding industry sectors. The seven priority sectors are:
§ Health and knowledge § International education and training § Food and agribusiness § Marine manufacturing / craftsmanship § The business of sport § Film and television § Innovation and entrepreneurship.
The resources page has links to government, business and regional resources for trade and collaboration.
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