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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.
Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic products
Queensland has significant manufacturing and export strength in this industry sector. A new industry development strategy seeks to grow this industry further in the State.
Cleantech
Queensland's Cleantech industry provides products, services and technologies to reduce the state's environmental footprint, contribute to economic growth, and create jobs.
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.

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Last updated 13 February 2012

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