Smart State strategy update
What is the Smart State?
The Smart State is a Queensland Government vision of a State where knowledge, creativity and innovation drive economic growth to improve prosperity and quality of life for all Queenslanders.
The Smart State is about investing in a sustainable economic future for Queensland. It's about ensuring future generations of Queenslanders continue to enjoy the lifestyle and environment we have now.
While we currently have a very strong economy with low unemployment, we need to continue broadening our economy and developing new industries or risk being left behind in the future.
To do this, we need to ensure our future growth and development is sustainable by progressively transforming Queensland to a knowledge-based economy.
The Smart State Strategy
In September 2004, the Queensland Government undertook a process of public consultation and welcomed submissions to assist in the development of Smart Queensland: Smart State Strategy 2005-2015 which was released in April 2005.
This blueprint for action outlines how the Government is undertaking an extensive program of investment to build Queensland's future now.
By fostering innovation, new technologies and industries, research investment, improved education and training, as well as undertaking a record program of infrastructure spending, the Government is providing our businesses with the opportunity and competitive advantage to turn innovative ideas and technologies into commercial successes.
The Smart State is about making the right investments now so that we can continue to enjoy a great quality of life in the future.
Last reviewed 31 July 2006
