Policy Submissions

Explore our comprehensive archive of policy submissions prepared and lodged by the QTIC research and policy team in consultation with industry, advocating for the needs of the Queensland visitor economy on a wide range of issues. For submissions made prior to the last 12 months or additional information, email policy@qtic.com.au. 

 

2024

• Submission to the Queensland Parliament Housing, Big Build and Manufacturing Committee regarding the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Amendment Bill 2024. 
• Submission to the Parliament of Australia Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee regarding the Impact and mitigation of aircraft noise and transcript from the associated public hearing on 15 April.

• Submission to the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations regarding a Blueprint for the VET workforce.
• Feedback to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission to the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations regarding the Strategic review of apprenticeship incentives.

• Feedback to the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science Community engagement in the review of the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan survey.
• Feedback to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission to the Australian Government Department of Education regarding the National Skills Passport consultation.

• Submission to the Treasury regarding the 2024-25 Federal Budget.
• Submission to Jobs and Skills Australia regarding the 2024-25 Work plan development consultation.

2023

• Feedback on the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission regarding the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs 2024-25 Migration program.
• Feedback on the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission regarding the Australian Government Department of Education Supporting women to achieve VET-based careers inquiry.
• Feedback to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission regarding Fiji, Indonesia and Malaysia Air Services Agreements.
• Submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (Round 3). 

• Feedback to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission regarding the Aviation Green Paper.
• Submission to the Treasury regarding the 2024-25 Queensland Budget. 
• Submission to the Queensland Parliamentary Transport and Resources Committee regarding the Transport and Other Legislation Bill 2023. Dr Richard Buning (UQ) also represented our interests at the subsequent public hearing (see transcript). The Committee tabled their final report on 24 November, which considers several QTIC recommendations to support implementation of the Bill. 

• Feedback to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry regarding the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program. 

• Feedback to the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding Proposed occupation updates in Tourism Services focus area.
• Submission to the Queensland Government Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning regarding the South East Queensland Regional Plan - ShapingSEQ 2023.  
• Submission to the Queensland Government Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning regarding the Short-term rental accommodation review.

• Submission to the Queensland Government Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training regarding the Development of a Queensland Vocational Education and Training Strategy.
• Submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (Round 2).

• Response to Outdoors Queensland for the Queensland Outdoor Sector Census 2023.
• Feedback to the Department of Youth Justice, Employment, Small Business and Training regarding the Review of the Migration System (Final Report).
• Submission to Jobs and Skills Australia regarding the Annual work plan development process consultation paper.

• Response to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Consultation Survey. 

• Transcript and questions taken on notice at 17 May public hearing for the Australian Government Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into Australia's tourism and international education sectors.