Queensland Government support for business

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The Queensland Government strongly supports new technology and innovative industries that accelerate Queensland's knowledge-based economy. Your business and investment will collectively benefit as the government continues to build Queensland's position as a competitive force in the international market.

Queensland is an internationally competitive destination for business and investment thanks to a stable political environment, uniform intellectual property laws and strategic plans that take active steps to grow Queensland's economy.

Political stability

Global financial challenges mean that a stable political environment is increasingly important to local and international businesses and industries. In addition to a solid economic environment, Queensland offers businesses one of the world's most stable political environments.

Australia has been ranked in the top 10 most politically stable countries in the world, ahead of many major countries. Current global financial challenges mean Queensland offers businesses and industry a safe and competitive operating environment.

Political stability
(score out of 10 - a higher score indicates greater political stability)

Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011

Intellectual property (IP) protection

Protecting your intellectual property is vital to the success of your business. Australia has uniform national IP laws that respect and protect IP rights. Through IP legislation that reflects international best practice, Australian-based businesses and industries can benefit from the most comprehensive protection available.

Intellectual property protection
(score out of 10 - a higher score indicates better enforcement of intellectual property rights)

Source: IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2011

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Last updated
01 March 2013