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Latest news
Superyacht Bill consultation feedback by March 9
3 MARCH 2023 (Cairns) - Advance Cairns is calling on the region’s tourism, marine and allied industries to have their say on flagged legislative changes which would ensure that the jobs and economic benefits of the superyacht industry would continue to flow to the...
Council’s Advance Cairns membership to provide city with stronger voice
Cairns Regional Council is joining Advance Cairns to strengthen collaboration, provide more effective advocacy for the city, and deliver better outcomes to the community. At CRC's Planning and Environment Committee meeting, Council voted to join Advance Cairns on a...
TNQ big winner in Albanese Government’s first Budget
Tropical North Queensland is set to receive more than half a billion dollars in Federal Budget commitments following the Albanese Government’s first Budget tabled last night. Marine and education were the region’s big winners, while tourism received welcome news with...
Newsletters
September 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive Chair Advance Cairns has secured a coup with its new chief executive officer, which is being announced today. Jacinta Reddan has had a long and successful career in communications, marketing, government relations and public affairs, much of it in...
Advance Cairns appoints new CEO
CAIRNS, September 1, 2022 - Advance Cairns, the leading independent, non-government advocacy and economic development organisation for Tropical North Queensland, today announced the appointment of Jacinta Reddan to lead the organisation. Ms Reddan will take on the CEO...
August 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive ChairTwo major announcements in recent days have the potential to profoundly reshape the tropical north Queensland region for decades to come. Firstly, the Albanese Government has confirmed the most comprehensive reassessment of Australian Defence...
Events
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Event gallery
Roadmap 2035: Official Launch
Advance Cairns launches Roadmap 2035: A Framework to Strenghtne Far North Queensland.
Friday, 14 February 2025
TNQ Delegation to Parliament House
A 30-strong delegation of business leaders from FNQ travelled to Parliament House in Canberra to advocate for key priorities.
18-21 November 2024
2024 Annual General meeting
Annual General Meeting followed by a cocktail function with Directors and Members.
Thursday, 31 October 2024