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Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development

Support and funding

We're supporting the manufacturing industry through a range of funding programs, initiatives and strategic opportunities. The strategy aligns with other Queensland Government plans and commitments to leverage opportunities.

  • Funding of $180.6 million is allocated for the Sovereign Industry Development Fund to work on strategic partnership opportunities that will accelerate industry development in priority industries: defence, biomedical and biofuels.
  • Primary Industries Prosper 2050 sets out the priorities and partnership approach for Queensland’s primary industries. Value-adding to food and the potential for AgTech and biotech present significant manufacturing opportunities.
  • The Queensland Critical Minerals Strategy focuses activities on securing Queensland's competitive position in a global market from extraction through to processing and manufacturing opportunities.
  • Destination 2045 aims to position Queensland as a global leader in tourism, supporting richer visitor experiences, more jobs and better infrastructure.
  • Queensland's Securing our Housing Foundations plan includes a commitment to deliver 1 million new homes, including 53,500 social and community homes, by 2044.
  • The Queensland Waste Strategy 2025–2030 will improve Queensland's environment through practical steps including the reduction of litter across our natural environment and a boost to recycling rates, including pathways for remanufacturing.
  • The Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022–2032 focuses on attracting international talent and skills to Queensland to support our economic growth and development.
  • The development of the Energy Roadmap aims to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity.
  • We are developing a sustainable rolling stock manufacturing sector and optimising local content for initiatives such as the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program.
  • The Queensland Procurement Policy supports best-in-class procurement outcomes and value for taxpayers' money by supporting local manufacturing opportunities, ensuring there is a manufacturing representative at category councils, and supporting procurement and supply chain opportunities being maximised in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Last updated
24 September 2025
Last reviewed
24 September 2025