Policy submissions are a key element of our advocacy work as they provide a formal platform to convey industry needs and priorities to key stakeholders and present evidence-based recommendations to support meaningful policy change.
October 2025
QTIC’s Apprenticeship Priority List submission highlights critical tourism workforce shortages, urging aligned incentives, regional support, and stronger training pathways to prepare Queensland’s industry and workforce for Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
September 2025
With proposed changes to the Blue Card System coming into effect, QTIC has made a submission to the Attorney General for Urgent Clarification and Transitional Support for Blue Card Reforms. While QTIC supports the prioritisation of child safety, we advocate for clearer guidance, reduced administrative burden and practical transitional measures to support tourism operators.
QTIC, with the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC), made a collective submission calling for reforms to strengthen tourism through smarter regulation, investment in net-zero transition, workforce support, and SME adoption of digital tools.
QTIC’s Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) consultation reveals urgent shortages in leadership and technical tourism roles across regional Queensland. The submission calls for faster visa pathways, stronger training systems, and targeted support to secure sustainable workforce capacity.
QTIC made a submission to the Queensland Government’s Discussion Paper – A Fresh Start for Private Protected Areas, emphasising tourism’s role as a conservation partner on private land while supporting biodiversity, climate goals, First Nations co-stewardship and sustainable enterprise.
June 2025
QTIC supports safe, sustainable micromobility in Queensland, highlighting its value to tourism and local economies. This QTIC submission to the Queensland Parliament’s Inquiry into e-mobility safety and use urges investment in infrastructure, education, and policy clarity to enhance visitor experience and position Queensland as a national leader in active transport.
March 2025
QTIC presented a submission to inform the 2025 Occupational Shortage List based on comprehensive consultation with tourism, hospitality, and events sectors stakeholders across Queensland. Our research confirmed that critical and persistent workforce shortages continue to impact industry, particularly in regional areas.
February 2025
QTIC provided a submission to the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Futures consultations. The submission highlights tourism’s role in providing over $32 billion annually to the state’s economy and the industry’s role in defining Queensland’s identity as a foremost global visitor destination.
QTIC has prepared key federal election priorities, calling for decisive action to support a thriving visitor economy. We call for the boosting of international visitation growth, addressing rising insurance costs, investment in infrastructure and support for workforce development.
QTIC prepared a Queensland Government Budget Bid, outlining key tourism priorities.
January 2025
Submission to the State Government’s The First 100 Days Review of Games Infrastructure and Planning. QTIC’s submission focuses on addressing critical infrastructure requirements. Submission terms of reference can be read here.
September 2024
Response to Outdoors Queensland for the Outdoor Sector Survey 2024.
August 2024
Joint submission (via the Australian Tourism Industry Council and Tourism & Transport Forum) to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs regarding the Review of Regional Migration Settings.
Submission to Economic Development Queensland regarding the Sunshine Coast Airport Priority Development Area Public Notification.
July 2024
Feedback to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs via stakeholder consultation regarding the Review of Regional Migration Settings.
Feedback to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on the draft submission to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts regarding the Consultation on Future Made in Australia – Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunity.
Response to Business Chamber Queensland regarding the Queensland State Election Survey 2024.
May 2024
Submission to the Federal Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on the Strategic review of the Australian apprenticeship incentive system.
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