The Queensland Government has released a new three-year strategy to strengthen trade and investment across the Pacific.
The strategy focuses heavily on New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Samoa, which account for more than 90 percent of Queensland’s trade with the Pacific.
It names food and agribusiness, education and training, infrastructure, and energy technologies as priority areas for collaboration.
Minister for Finance and Trade Ros Bates said the Queensland-Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-2028 would support stronger economic ties in the Pacific and would help business deliver new investment and jobs.
“This strategy marks a reset, aimed at delivering the strongest outcomes in an export market worth around $3 billion annually,” Ms Bates said.
“(It) backs businesses to invest and grow, strengthens supply chains closer to home, and supports new exporters.”
The strategy will be delivered by Trade and Investment Queensland, working with industry to “unlock opportunities and connect Queensland businesses with partners across the region”.
“Queensland is open for business – and in a changing global environment, strengthening ties close to home is essential to building a stronger economy,” Ms Bates said.
For further information on the Queensland-Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-2028, visit www.tiq.qld.gov.au.
