Brief outline
In general, Australian Government welcomes foreign investment which contributes substantially to the development of Australia's industry.

Queensland in particular is keen to encourage private & corporate investment to increase economic activity and employment opportunities.

Areas in which the Queensland Government encourages foreign investment is:

• the establishment of new industry;
• that which improves the prospect for employment
• is export orientated;
• improves industry competitiveness;
• relates to the higher value-added sectors of the economy;
• enhances the local labour force with new skills and technologies: and
• increases access to international markets.

Overall the Queensland Government adopts a balanced and positive approach to foreign investment in that it should provide mutual benefit to both the Queensland economy and the investors.

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Areas where BRBB can be of immediate assistance to pre-qualified clients is:

• We can introduce you to lawyers who specialise in business migration
• Introduction to accountancy firms and the banking sector;
• Assistance with business migration issues;
• Introduction to Estate agencies for rental accommodation/purchases;
• Business opportunities that comply with visa/entry conditions;
• General assistance.

The following sites are your gateway to resources provided by the Queensland Government.

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The following link is to the Department of State Development which underpins the business and economic development of Queensland and works actively behind the scenes as a medium between business and all parts of Government.

 http://www.dedt.qld.gov.au/

This next Queensland Government link is your gateway to all Internet resources provided by the Queensland Government. It is managed by the Corporate Communications and Information Office, Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

http://www.qld.gov.au/

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Following are someCairns lawyers who are registered immigration lawyers and who specialise in this very difficult area. Please feel free to contact them for more information on business migration

Matthew Bowen at: Miller_Harris@iig.com.au
Phone 61 7 40413688
Fax 61 7 40311525

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Tony Hogarth at: thogarth@mcdonnells.com.au
phone, 61 7 40300560
Fax 61 7 40300699

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Phil Christenson at: gctsolit@iig.com.au
Phone 61 7 40516111
Fax 61 7 40517504