The Queensland Government has released a new plan to strengthen the state’s economic ties with the Pacific to help local business and deliver new investment and jobs.
The Queensland-Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-2028 sets out a pathway to grow trade, support investment and build stronger partnerships with Pacific economies, said Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates.
She said Queensland had long been well-placed to lead in the Pacific, and the Strategy will support stronger partnerships and economic opportunities.
“For too long under Labor, Queensland’s close ties with the Pacific were not matched with a clear plan to deliver trade and investment outcomes,” Minister Bates said.
“The Crisafulli Government is backing our exporters, strengthening collaboration with our Pacific partners, and turning strong relationships into new exports and investment.
“Queensland is open for business – and in a changing global environment, strengthening ties close to home is essential to building a stronger economy.”
The Government says the Strategy marks a reset, aimed at delivering the strongest outcomes in an export market worth around $3 billion annually.
The plan includes four priority markets – New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Samoa – which account for more than 90% of Queensland’s trade with the Pacific. It also focuses on priority sectors for collaboration, including food and agribusiness, education and training, infrastructure, and energy technologies.
Trade and Investment Queensland will lead delivery of the Strategy, working with industry to unlock opportunities and connect Queensland businesses with partners across the region.
For further information on the Queensland-Pacific Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-2028, visit www.tiq.qld.gov.au.
