Tag Archives: local economy

Tourism drives Gold Coast economy and jobs growth

Local Issues, ReleasesBy Karen Andrews MP 10 December 2019

The Gold Coast has once again proven it’s the Tourism Capital of Australia, with new data released by the Morrison Government showing the sector continues to grow and drive the local economy. Commissioned by Tourism Research Australia, the latest Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts data shows total tourism consumption for the Gold Coast was more than…

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND FOOD AND GROCERY MANUFACTURING BOOMING

2019, Local Issues, ReleasesBy Karen Andrews MP 19 November 2019

The food and grocery manufacturing industry in South East Queensland generated more than $7.5 billion last year, a new economic snapshot has found. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the industry is a vitally important contributor to the local economy, as shown in the Australian Food and Grocery Council’s South East Queensland…