Why invest in Queensland?

Ideally positioned at the crossroads of the Asia-Pacific, Queensland is close to the growth markets of the world, providing a strong advantage as an investment destination.

Queensland’s position in a compatible time-zone with Asian countries and other international destinations makes the state a preferred location for doing business during normal business hours with those in the same time-zone.

Australia is also an ideal location for businesses with offices in Europe and in the Americas, as its time-zone spans the close of business in the Americas and the opening of Europe’s trading day.

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Queensland has a strong, stable economy, pro-business government and solid economic growth. According to Austrade, Australia has a AAA rating for economic resilience by all three major global rating agencies.

Queensland’s workforce is highly skilled, motivated and employment-ready. Its diversity and flexibility give potential investors a broad choice of skilled workers who have enjoyed world-class education and skills-training institutions.

The World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report ranked Australia 14th of 190 economies for ease of doing business and 7th for ease of establishing a business, with just 2 days to start a business.

Queensland has effective regulation of contracts, loans, banking, real estate and the stock market, and full protection of intellectual property and patents.

Queensland offers a reliable supply chain, with high-quality road, rail, port and airport infrastructure.

Queensland has free trade agreements with key trading partners.

Subtropical climate and lifestyle, a world-class education system and advanced health services make Queensland an ideal place to live and work.

Our internationally renowned agriculture, construction, resources and tourism industries are complemented by dynamic and growing knowledge in intensive and enabling industries.