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TROPIC • EDUCATION

With the support of our government
stakeholders, we trust we can achieve
It’s imperative our region these ambitions. Three checks for
has a secure corridor for Aside from the obvious economic growth tertiary education
international students and local employment opportunities Pandemic aside, the education
these builds would guarantee, they are an
to return sooner, rather investment in the future of this region. sector had some triumphs over the
than later. It’s imperative we expand the education past 12 to 18 months, including:
opportunities available in Cairns,
especially on a tertiary level, as our $4.8 million CQUniversity Asia
current higher education attainment is Pacific Aviation Hub (Stage 1)
almost half the national average. $30 million Ideas Lab at
Education is one of the most powerful James Cook University,
As our state and region move into instruments for reducing poverty and Smithfield campus
economic recovery, rebuilding our inequality and setting the foundation for
capacity to invite overseas visitors for sustained economical growth. The commencement of the
study, business and travel will be integral. $40 million Newman Catholic
Study Cairns will continue to advocate Janine Bowmaker is the Study Cairns College on the James Cook
for further education infrastructure President, the peak international University, Smithfield campus
including CQUniversity’s CBD campus education body in Far North Queensland,
proposal and the JCU University Hospital. and the Banora International Group CEO.

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