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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.

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Advance Cairns calls for investment in FNQ General Aviation sector

Advance Cairns calls for investment in FNQ General Aviation sector

Fuelling connectivity and economic growth: Advance Cairns calls for investment in Far North Queensland General Aviation sector Advance Cairns, Far North Queensland’s independent economic development and advocacy organisation, has launched its General Aviation...

Advance Cairns’ response to State Budget 2023-24

Advance Cairns’ response to State Budget 2023-24

Brisbane, June 13, 2023:  Advance Cairns has welcomed funding across infrastructure, business and training detailed in the 2023-24 Queensland Budget tabled today. CEO Jacinta Reddan she said the funding announcements will benefit business and industry with...

2023-24 Federal Budget reaction

2023-24 Federal Budget reaction

9 MAY 2023 (Cairns) – Advance Cairns, Far North Queensland’s independent economic development and advocacy organisation, today welcomed the confirmation of additional $30 million in funding for the critical Cairns marine precinct Common User Facility (CUF), part of a...

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