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Critical industry support

We want all businesses to thrive in Queensland. As part of the Queensland new-industry development strategy, we’re supporting critical industries that are already providing thousands of jobs for Queenslanders.

  • Aerospace

    Supporting the state's innovative aerospace industry while creating high paid, sustainable jobs of the future.

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  • Beef Processing

    Supporting growth of the beef processing industry is part of our plan for a flourishing Queensland manufacturing sector.

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  • Biofutures

    Working towards a $1 billion sustainable and export-oriented industrial biotechnology and bioproducts sector.

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  • Biomedical

    Queensland is home to a cluster of agile, innovative and entrepreneurial biomedical businesses.

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  • Defence

    Creating a smart, connected and efficient defence sector within the state.

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  • Hydrogen

    Driving the development of a competitive renewable hydrogen industry supporting the transition to a low-emission economy.

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  • METS

    Getting ready for the mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector's next wave of growth.

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  • Resource recovery

    Accelerating projects that divert waste from landfill, reduce stockpiling and create jobs.

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  • Industry roadmaps

    We're working with industry to develop action plans for emerging and priority sectors.

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  • Superyacht Strategy

    We aim to grow Queensland’s share of the Australian superyacht sector to 90% by 2028.

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Last updated: 20 Dec 2023