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Queensland is where Australia’s trade strength meets global innovation

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With 21 seaports and six international airports, we connect directly to the world’s fastest-growing markets across the Asia-Pacific and beyond. We are home to an abundance of natural resources including metallurgical coal, LNG and critical minerals. We are breaking new ground in agriculture and agtech, biotechnology, biofuels, defence industries, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.

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As our global trade and investment agency, Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) is our front door to trade with the world and we are open for business.

Mining and METS

Agriculture and agtech

Biotechnology and biomedicine

Defence

Advanced manufacturing

Tourism

Services and support

Regional and small businesses

25%

goods and services exports account for 25% of Queensland’s GDP — the second highest in Australia.

Mining and METS

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A world leader in metallurgical coal and LNG, Queensland is also home to 19 of the world’s most sought after critical minerals and natural resources powering the new economy and generating $5 billion-plus in export revenue. Our METS sector is globally recognised for automation, safety tech and decarbonisation and is supported by a dedicated METS accelerator pathway.

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Case study

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Brisbane-based Mine Energy Solutions (MES) is a leader in cutting-edge dual fuel, substituting diesel with natural gas for mining haul trucks. The process reduces emissions without compromising productivity. As a long-standing TIQ client, MES has expanded internationally through expert guidance and global market insights.

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“One of the things I’ve always valued with the TIQ team, is their ability to marry the state’s strategic goals with the global market context. They’ve shown us how our Queensland-grown innovation could meet demand in global markets.”

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Mine Energy Solutions Founder, Adrian Abbott

Agriculture and agtech

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Queensland’s agricultural heart spans more than 140 million hectares, with export values reaching $8 billion in beef and $2.6 billion in crops, showcasing the incredible potential and strength of our industry. This is just the beginning.

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Case study

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With the help of TIQ’s Go Global Export Program, Queensland-based agtech company CERES TAG has stamped its name on the international stage, transforming livestock management through smart technology.
Its world-first direct-to-satellite livestock management platform tracks location, health and welfare of animals. The product was available in 33 countries within two years of operation. CERES TAG worked with TIQ to access new markets, with introductions to stakeholders around the world.

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“CERES TAG leveraged Queensland’s advantage of being a major beef exporter to grow globally. With the support of the Queensland Government, we’re keen to create a hub of other international animal health intelligence organisations in the southern hemisphere.”

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CERES TAG CEO and co-founder David Smith

Biotechnology and biomedicine

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Queensland’s burgeoning biotechnology and biomedical sector is forecast to grow by 40% by 2027. Already contributing $1.44 billion to the Queensland economy, this sector is globally recognised for cutting-edge research and successful clinical trials. Investment incentives and established partnerships with Japan, Korea and Europe will see Queensland lead the way in medical innovation and global collaboration.

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Defence

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Queensland is a gateway for defence investment in the Indo-Pacific, offering a highly connected industrial base, world-class capability across air, land, sea, information and cyber, and emerging space technologies. Home to some of the nation’s most advanced defence hubs and backed by a strong and stable regulatory framework, Queensland offers streamlined pathways and a highly collaborative environment for primes, SMEs and emerging innovators.

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Strategically located at the heart 
of the Indo-Pacific defence region

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Queensland’s location in northern Australia offers strategic access to the world’s fastest-growing defence and security markets. With the largest Air Force and Army bases in the country, and policy alignment with Australia’s northern defence strategy, Queensland plays a central role in national security, capability projection and regional resilience.

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World-class capability across 
every defence domain

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Queensland is home to globally recognised expertise in aerospace, maritime, land systems, information and cyber. From aircraft sustainment to armoured vehicles, cyber resilience and satellite-enabled defence technologies, Queensland’s industry is diverse, innovative and deeply connected to global supply chains.

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Your trusted partner for defence investment

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With strong ESG standards, collaborative industry hubs, a highly skilled workforce and infrastructure connecting Queensland to global markets, investors benefit from a secure and supportive environment. Queensland’s dedicated global trade and investment agency, TIQ, offers tailored support, market intelligence and investment-ready project facilitation to help defence companies establish, grow and compete internationally.

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Case study

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Brisbane health technology company Audeara is now a global success story, with its world-leading personalised sound technology available internationally. Its success has been supported by TIQ, with assistance navigating new markets and forging partnerships with key global brands.

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“TIQ has been with us every step of the way — from the US and Japan to our recent partnerships in Taiwan and China.”

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Audeara Co-founder and CEO, Dr James Fielding

Advanced manufacturing

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With a 10-year growth strategy centred on innovation, training and commercialisation, Queensland is positioned as a global leader in advanced manufacturing. Home to more than 16,000 manufacturers and 24 research institutes and precincts, alongside industry giants and some of the brightest minds, Queensland is at the forefront of cutting-edge industries. The state has experienced significant growth in aerospace, land management systems and secure communications, earning recognition as an Advanced Manufacturing Hub with the World Economic Forum in 2020.

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Case study

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Award-winning PWR Advanced Cooling Technology is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and supplying high-performance cooling solutions. PWR delivers advanced, tailored systems across motorsports, aerospace and defence sectors.

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“There is a future here. You don't have to race off overseas. We are in the best country in the world, as we all know, but also one of the best places in Australia. Being here between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, you've got the sun, the surf, the culture...and when you're exporting over 95% of your product, it's gotta be right.”

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PWR Advanced Cooling Technology Founder, Kees Weel

Tourism

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A new tourism strategy, Destination 2045, will redefine the future of travel, with a focus on growing Queensland’s eco-tourism industry. This strategy aims to boost visitor expenditure to $84 billion by 2045, supported by a $1 billion investment by the Queensland Government over four years.The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is accelerating global visitation, building on a $4.8 billion international tourism sector.

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Services and support

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Queensland’s modern, vibrant economy is underpinned by a diverse services sector spanning international education and training (IET), tourism, business and professional services, telecommunications, IT, and cultural and recreational industries. Valued at $16.7 billion in 2024 and continuing to grow, services are a key export driver, with IET contributing $6.85 billion as the state’s largest services export and fourth overall behind coal, LNG and beef.

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Case study

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Queensland’s Medical Rescue demonstrates how local healthcare innovation can scale globally with strategic export support. Through TIQ’s network of global trade commissioners, Medical Rescue accessed key international, government and private sector decision makers

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“Because of TIQ, we’ve been able to expedite our global operations and global reach faster than we ever could have dreamed or anticipated. It’s a fantastic service.”

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Medical Rescue Executive Director, Michael Smith

Regional and small businesses

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As Australia’s most decentralised state, Queensland’s regions and small businesses are a critical part of the state’s economy. The strength of our regions is reflected in the number of vibrant businesses spread throughout Queensland. More than 40% of Queensland’s goods exporters are based in the regions. Small businesses, including over 750 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, make up 73% of the state’s exporters.

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Case study

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Cairns-based, indigenous-owned and operated fashion and gift company, Mainie, puts authenticity at the core of their business. With each design and artwork directly sourced from traditional Aboriginal women artists, founder Charmaine Saunders, a Gunggari woman, has navigated numerous challenges to innovate and break into international markets, especially as a regionally based exporter.