The Australian Government aims to maximise the net economic benefits of tourism activity to the Australian economy by focussing on the supply side of the industry as well as the demand side. The Australian Government enhances the tourism industry's competitiveness in both the international and domestic markets specifically through:
TQUAL Grants:
The aim of TQUAL Grants is to stimulate sustainable growth in the Australian tourism industry. It will do this by supporting innovative, high-quality tourism products that contribute to the long-term economic development of Australia.
Regional Tourism Projects:
In the 2008 Budget, the Australian Government committed to supporting eleven regional tourism projects totalling $4.6 million. The projects will be funded through savings from the Australian Tourism Development Program, and will develop quality tourism precincts, experiences, and strategies for growth. More information on these projects may be found at the Tourism Projects webpage.
Tourism Destination Management Planning:
An effective way to address many of the challenges facing Australia's tourism industry is a coordinated effort from all stakeholders. In this context, Destination Management Planning has emerged as an excellent mechanism for improved cooperation and collaboration with local industry, and for strengthening partnerships with regional economic development agencies/boards and education and training providers. Information on Best Practice Destination Management Planning may be found at the Tourism Destination Management Planning Framework webpage.
Other initiatives include: