Advocacy
At Advance Cairns, we play a pivotal role in shaping government policies and decisions as a trusted, non-partisan advocate for Cairns and the wider Far North Queensland region. We achieve this by developing strategic policy positions that drive regional growth and development, championing the interests of Far North Queensland, and enhancing the influence of our members and partners.
Our priorities at Advance Cairns are the result of comprehensive consultations with regional stakeholders, our members, and the broader business community, as well as engagement with all three levels of government. These priorities are essential for unlocking the full potential of Far North Queensland and ensuring sustainable regional advancement.
Submissions and publications
FY2024-25
2025 Federal Election Priorities
(Submitted in March 2025)
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Roadmap 2035: A Framework to Strengthen Far North Queensland
(Published in February 2025)
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2025-26 Federal Budget Submission
(Submissed in February 2025)
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2025-26 Queensland Budget Submission
(Submissed in February 2025)
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2024 Tropical North Queensland Priorities: Canberra Deligation - Delivering a Sustainable Future
(Submitted in November 2024)
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2024 Queensland Election Priorities
(Submitted in September 2024)
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FY2023-24
2024 Tropical North Queensland Priorities: Brisbane Delegation - Delivering a Sustainable Future
(Submitted in February 2024)
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2024-25 Queensland Budget Submission
(Submitted in March 2024)
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2024-25 Federal Budget Submission
(Submitted in January 2024)
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2024-25 Queensland Budget Submission
(Submitted in November 2023)
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FY2022-23
2023-24 Budget Submissions
(Submitted February 2023)
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Federal Budget Submission (August 2022)
FY2021-22
Federal Budget Submission (February 2022)
Regional Priorities (Februrary 2022)
Queensland Budget Submission (March 2022)
FY2020-21
Federal Budget Submission (February 2021)
Queensland Budget Submission (February 2022)
FY2019-20
Federal Budget Submission (February 2020)
Queensland Budget Submission (February 2020)
Queensland Election Priorities (July 2020)
Invest Cairns: World's eyes on tropical jewel (November 2019)
Northern Australian Alliance Priorities (November 2019)
FY2018-19
Federal Budget Submission (February 2019)
Queensland Budget Submission (March 2019)