Key industries

	Aviation and aerospace Queensland is now regarded as the emerging centre for Australia's Aerospace and general aviation industries.		Information and communication technology Your one-stop shop for all IIB programs, and activities, as well as informative links to Government and external activities.
	Defence Queensland's fast growing defence industry has positioned the State as the premier Australian destination for defence related businesses.		Marine When it comes to boat building, Queensland sets the benchmark for the rest of Australia.
	Biotechnology Biotechnology's applications span the health and medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial sectors and is set to play a vitally important role in all our lives.		Therapeutic medicines and devices The therapeutic medicines and devices sector in Queensland includes medicines as well as medical devices.
	Environmental and mining technologies and services Queensland's environment and mining technologies industries have enormous growth and investment potential.		Processed food Queensland boasts a large and diverse food manufacturing industry renowned for producing high quality, safe food at competitive prices.
	Creative industries The creative industries sector, although relatively new, already adds $1.96 billion to the value of Queensland's services and manufacturing sectors each year.		Tourism The department, through the Tourism Strategy Section assists the tourism industry to grow and develop in a responsible and sustainable manner to help stimulate business investment and job creation.
	Alternative and renewable fuels Queensland is making progress towards a cleaner future by producing biodiesel, ethanol and hydrogen as alternative renewable fuels.		Wine The Queensland wine industry has grown significantly over the years to cover approximately 1500 hectares throughout the State.
	Aquaculture Over the past decade aquaculture has been Queensland's fastest growing primary industry.		Fibre Composites Fibre composites offer unique and exciting new ways to create and manufacture products in a host of industries.
	Advanced manufacturing Queensland's manufacturing industry boasts leading-edge capabilities across a diverse group of advanced areas.		Liquified natural gas The liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry is a powerhouse for future economic development in Queensland, including Gladstone and the Surat and Bowen Basins.

Last updated 8 September 2009

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