What other plans and strategies support industry development in Central and Western Queensland?

Central and Western Queensland’s traditional agriculture, mining, resources and tourism and emerging growth industries will play a key part in decarbonising the Queensland economy.

The Queensland Government has dedicated plans and strategies that align with the strategic priorities of the Central and Western Queensland Infrastructure Plan to diversify the regional economy.

Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan

The Queensland Government’s advanced manufacturing roadmap outlines a range of programs and actions to support local manufacturers.  The revised plan (Edition 3, October 2022) supports Queensland manufacturers to maximum supply chain opportunities delivered by the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan through battery manufacturing, and the construction of large-scale renewable energy generation projects and transmission grids across the state.

To learn more, visit the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water’s - Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan

Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan

The Queensland Government’s resources industry development plan outlines several actions over the short and medium term to position Queensland’s resources industry for the long-term, sustainable growth over the next 30 years. These include initiatives to support Central Queensland’s minerals and resources sector including harnessing the decarbonisation opportunities presented by new economy minerals, renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean manufacturing.

To learn more, visit the Department of Resources - Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan

Hydrogen Industry Workforce Development Roadmap 2022-2032

The Queensland Government has a dedicated workforce development plan to build a pipeline of skilled, hydrogen-ready workers to support Queensland’s fast-growing hydrogen sector.  This plan sets out key workforce development, skills and training actions to support hydrogen industry development, especially in regional Queensland. These include initiatives to capitalise on the existing skills base and substantial hydrogen investment to develop a local hydrogen ecosystem in Central Queensland.

To learn more, visit the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training - Hydrogen Industry Workforce Development Roadmap 2022-2032

Towards 2032: Reshaping Queensland’s visitor economy to welcome the world

The Queensland Government has a dedicated strategy aimed at growing Queensland’s tourism industry which includes initiatives to expand and diversify tourism in regional Queensland.

To learn more, visit the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport - Towards 2032: Reshaping Queensland’s visitor economy to welcome the world

Future opportunities

A range of emerging economic opportunities were identified through consultation on the Central and Western Queensland Infrastructure Plan. Emerging growth sectors include, but are not limited to aviation, defence and resource recovery industries.

The Queensland Government has developed a range of emerging industry roadmaps and strategies to create jobs and strengthen Queensland’s economy.

Visit our critical industries support page to learn more.