2024 TNQ Priorities: Brisbane Delegation

Advance Cairns, the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tropical North Queensland together with our members and leading regional stakeholders, have come together to highlight key regional priorities which we believe will collectively build a more sustainable and robust future for the region.

While in Brisbane on March 6-7 the delegates from across the region will be meeting with senior leaders from Government, Opposition and the cross-benchers to highlight funding required to realise the potential of Australia’s most internationally connected region.

Explore 2024 TNQ Priorities: Brisbane Delegation paper here.
View delegate information here.

Tropical North Queensland, the most populous region in Northern Australia and boasting one of the most diverse regional economies nationwide, continues to play an out-sized role in contributing to the prosperity of Queensland.

No region in Australia is more internationally connected than Cairns and Tropical North Queensland; our geographic proximity and unique connections to the Asia Pacific and beyond are what truly makes Cairns Australia’s most global regional city1. It is this proximity which provides the opportunity to capitalise on our world class produce and exports as well as advances in aviation technology, further deepening and strengthening these international connections.

Tropical North Queensland’s unique advantages brings with it increasing population pressures requiring strategic investments into health, regional connectivity and food, water, and housing security that will sustain us to 2034 and beyond.

The priorities outlined in this document, enable the region to enhance its liveability, sustain a growing population and foster economic growth while continuing to play host to millions of national and international tourists. By 2032, the region will require an additional 65,000 beds to provide for tourists alone. And tourists and residents alike depend on secure and safe water supply, reliable connectivity and access to health services.

The recent record-breaking flooding highlighted the vulnerability of the region from an infrastructure and transport perspective. How we invest and plan for our future is critical to ensure a prosperous, climate resilient future.

FNQ Health & Innovation Precinct

> Cairns Health and Innovation Centre

General Aviation

> Common User Hangar

> Cessna Caravan Simulator

> Short-term Accommodation

Tourism & Events

> GBR Marketing Program

> Eco-cultural Tourism

> Attracting Aviation Investment Fund

> GBR Education Experience Program

> Destination Marketing