Connect, influence and prosper

We connect you to people and projects in our diverse region.

Fighting for the Far North Ahead of the Federal Election

Fresh from the State election as the new Crisafulli Government embarks on its 100-day campaign, we have our sights set on Canberra ahead of the Federal election, representing you, our members, and the wider community.

Outcomes with vision

Advance Cairns is the peak independent, apolitical advocacy and economic development organisation for Tropical North Queensland.

We are business funded and outcome driven, and we have a long-term vision for growth across the region.

Building on our strengths

Tropical North Queensland is highly regarded because of its location, infrastructure, and world-class facilities and attractions.

As a developed region in the tropics, we have the technology, health, education, and social structures within a politically stable environment to capitalise upon our natural environment and our global location.

Keeping you informed

2025-26 Federal Budget provides some wins

2025-26 Federal Budget provides some wins

Federal Budget provides some wins, and focus now on Federal Election campaign: Advance Cairns March 25, 2025 (Cairns) - Advance Cairns today said the 2025-26 Federal Budget delivered some welcome investments but left significant gaps in funding for critical...

Roadmap 2035: Launch of Strategic Framework

Roadmap 2035: Launch of Strategic Framework

A bold, ambitious future for the Far North – that is the vision of Advance Cairns, the leading independent economic development and advocacy member organisation for Far North Queensland which today officially launches its ten-year regional strategy, Roadmap 2035: A...

Amplifying Far North Queensland’s Voice in Canberra

Amplifying Far North Queensland’s Voice in Canberra

As the Crisafulli Government begins its 100-day campaign following the State election, Advance Cairns has shifted its focus to the Federal stage. In partnership with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), we recently led a...

Play your part in our future

Connect

Build your connections with executive business leaders.

Influence

Have your say on advocacy priorities for Tropical North Queensland.

Prosper

Help us drive support for catalytic projects and policy change.

Get Involved

How you engage is ultimately up to you.