THE GOLD COAST

Many Australians themselves, relocate from the southern States to the Gold Coast region, due to its enviable climate, greater employment opportunities and affordable housing.  The Gold Coast offers many opportunities be it for investors or families.  It presently has the highest growth rate in Australia and has a high potential for future growth and rapid expansion in all areas of housing and business.

By 2008, the city of the Gold Coast is aiming to rank as the sixth largest urban mass on the Australian continent.  Situated in Queensland's powerhouse south-east region, the Gold Coast is conveniently positioned on the doorstep of Asia, with trading links to all international destinations.

The Gold Coast offers new and established business ongoing support and creates an environment that is conducive of a successful and marketable business.  The main focus for business located on the Gold Coast are:

• A large scale of internationally recognised firms across key industries ensures access to reliable local supply chains.
• A high level of innovation and creativity thanks to the multicultural and international focus of the City.
• A high population growth means new people and new ideas being constantly established on the Gold Coast, and creating a continually changing and growing market place for any new enterprise.

The Department of State Development Trade and Innovation is primed to assist investors to establish and grow their businesses in Queensland. The Department maintains ongoing relationships with enterprises investing in the State, and functions as a single point of contact in Government on any ongoing business development issues.

Local knowledge and networks are essential components in doing business.  Gold Coast City Council is committed to the encouragement and support of local area entrepreneurs and their start up. One of the hurdles to successful start up is lack of appropriate information and advice at early stages of establishment. 

Our firm provides key advice in all areas of business, including company structures, trusts, partnerships, employment contracts, leasing requirements, and can provide all advice and support to ensure that all regulations, laws and legislations have been adhered to upon the commencement of your new business.

Australia and in particular Queensland provides a diversity of work locations for skilled migrants.  The Queensland Government recognises and values the positive economic and social contribution that skilled migrants have made and will continue to make.  One clear objective is to increase the human capital of Queensland and this aligns directly with the objectives of the Skilled Migration Program which attracts skilled individuals from other countries.

The Queensland Government encourages skilled migrants to settle in Queensland and helps coordinate and develop support mechanisms that ensure skilled migrants and their families are welcomed, and that their positive impact on Queensland is maximised.

Queensland has a strong educational and research base from which to build. The State enjoys a tradition of excellence in research, a well-developed public and private school education base and nine major universities.

Increasing numbers of international students are choosing Queensland as their study destination. They are attracted to the investment the Queensland Government is making in establishing itself as the Smart State, as well as the climate, the social and economic strengths that the State has to offer.