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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
Advance Cairns reacts to Federal Budget: slim-pickings for region
Failure to fund Cairns Water Security risks deepening cost-of-living pressures for city’s ratepayers. Advance Cairns today said while the 2024-2025 Federal Budget was big on national initiatives, it was short on specific commitments to Cairns and Far North Queensland....
Tropical North Queensland Delegation: Delivering a Sustainable Future
We had an extraordinary week of high-level engagement across the Queensland Parliament during our Tropical North Queensland delegation to Brisbane last week. The delegation of about 25 senior business leaders met with close to 30 Members of Parliament across the two...
Tropical North Queensland delegation to Queensland Parliament
A delegation of close to 30 business leaders from across the region will head to Brisbane to advocate for priorities which are key to unlocking the potential of the region with a key focus on health, connectivity and water security.
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