Who Are We

Regional Development Australia Tropical North Inc. provides regional leadership to drive the development of appropriate infrastructure and industry to strengthen the Far North Queensland economy.

 

Mission

To stimulate sustainable economic development outcomes for the Tropical North Queensland region through meaningful collaboration with all levels of Government, industry, community and academia.

 

Vision

To be the economic development agency in the Tropical North that supports the interests of all regional and remote communities and assists in coordinating the efforts by all stakeholders.

 

TNQ Economic Development Strategy (2024-2029)

A five-year strategic plan for the region to develop a dynamic economy, build resilience and increase liveability.

Lakeland Irrigation Area Scheme

Providing water security, substantial economic, social and cultural outcomes, to producers in the region.

Project Development Services Directory

A direct link to FNQ’s business service providers including grant and tender writers, economists, market researchers and feasibility study and business case developers.

142,097

Regional Jobs

25,929

Regional Businesses

Economy I.D.

Data Resources & Info

TEDS

TNQ Economic Development Strategy 2024

$19.96 b

Gross Regional Product

303,102

FNQ Population

Following the release of the first FNQ Fuel Impacts Report and ahead of the second FNQ Fuel Impacts Roundtable on 22 October 2026, RDA Tropical North is gathering further regional intelligence on fuel pricing, supply uncertainty and flow-on impacts across Tropical North Queensland.

The Tropical North Insurance Experience Survey closes Friday 2 October 2026. Your response will help strengthen the regional evidence base and support RDATN’s advocacy on insurance affordability, access and the broader impacts on households, properties and businesses across Tropical North Queensland.

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Tropical North Insurance Experience Survey

Tropical North Insurance Experience Survey

How is insurance affecting you? Homeowners, landlords, strata communities and business owners are invited to share how insurance affordability and access are affecting them.

FNQ Fuel Impacts Publication released as regional monitoring continues

FNQ Fuel Impacts Publication released as regional monitoring continues

RDA Tropical North has released the FNQ Fuel Impacts Report, consolidating regional evidence on fuel costs, supply uncertainty and flow-on impacts across Far North Queensland. A second stakeholder roundtable will be held on 22 October 2026 as regional monitoring continues.