Deputy Premier to showcase Queensland to key international regions

The Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade Jackie Trad will head to Indonesia, Singapore and India next week to promote Queensland’s expertise in vocational education and training, urban planning and design, transport systems and knowledge industries.

“The Palaszczuk Government is about generating jobs and economic growth for Queensland and there’s no better way to do this than to showcase our trade and investment credentials in key overseas markets,” Ms Trad said.

“In Jakarta, I will be part of the inaugural Indonesia Australia Business Week (IABW) this will be the largest promotional initiative in Indonesia and my involvement signifies the importance Queensland places on further strengthening business partnerships with Indonesia. 

“Joining me on the trip to Jakarta will be more than 70 delegates from Queensland, the third-largest business delegation out of 320 Australian delegates.

“During this trade mission, I will be participating in the IABW’s infrastructure program, which is focussing on urban sustainability and transport connectivity. In Singapore, I will be strengthening Queensland’s cultural relationships, as well as promoting Queensland as an attractive investment destination.

“While attending the North Queensland Economic Summit held in Cairns recently, it was evident to me there is a real interest in businesses wanting to invest in Queensland as well as local businesses keen to export their high quality products internationally.

“As part of my trade mission, I will then lead more than 10 Queensland companies to India – one of Queensland’s most important trading partners – to discuss opportunities arising from India’s remarkable economic growth and increasing prosperity.

“This mission further highlights the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to promoting Queensland’s world-leading expertise in these and other industry sectors, to the rest of the world.

“Trade means jobs, and the Palaszczuk Government will continue to support Queensland businesses to grow and export to the world-because our state boasts great products, bright ideas, talented people and a trusted operating environment, and we are committed to showcasing this to deliver more jobs for Queenslanders,” Ms Trad said.

The date of the Deputy Premier’s Trade Mission is from 17 to 27 November 2015 

Media Contact:  Deputy Premier’s Office  0488 996 667