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.
March 2026
QTIC provided a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ Inquiry into the Provision, Regulation and Pricing of Modern Insurance Products for Small Businesses. Insurance has evolved into a significant threat to the viability of Queensland’s tourism-related small businesses, driven by rising premiums, prompting QTIC to call for Commonwealth-led structural reforms and resilience-linked policy changes rather than subsidies.
February 2026
QTIC provided a State Budget Submission for 2026-27, urging targeted Queensland Government investment to strengthen tourism delivery ahead of Brisbane 2032, focusing on reducing business costs, transport and access, workforce stability, tourism infrastructure, First Nations tourism, and regional leadership to maximise jobs, resilience and long-term economic returns.
QTIC lodged a Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport positioning aviation as essential infrastructure for regional Queensland and calling for targeted reform. Recommendations include Commonwealth support for regional airport security costs, a sustainability program, improved airfare transparency, a national aviation workforce strategy and alignment with Brisbane 2032 legacy planning.
January 2026
QTIC provided a Federal Budget Submission for 2026-27, calling for targeted federal investment to unlock tourism growth ahead of Brisbane 2032, focusing on aviation access, workforce and housing, insurance reform, investment-ready infrastructure, sustainability, and First Nations tourism to drive national jobs, exports and regional development.
QTIC lodged a 2026-27 State Budget Submission, outlining practical measures to strengthen Queensland’s visitor economy ahead of the 2032 Games. Focused on cost-of-doing-business relief, insurance reform, workforce supply, access infrastructure and First Nations tourism, the submission positions tourism as a national asset critical to delivering a lasting Games legacy.
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.
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