Business & investment
Business regulations & permits
Council regulates many business activities including food and dining, accommodation, personal services, advertising, commercial filming and busking.
Invest in Cairns
Cairns offers lucrative investment opportunities in tourism, international education, agribusiness, marine services, property and more.
Doing business in Cairns
Resources, information and support to start and grow your business in Cairns
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Economic development strategy
Council has strategies for a strong, diversified and sustainable regional economy that supports new and existing industry, investment and business activities.
Cairns Resilient Businesses Network
Join the Cairns Resilient Business network and be prepared for any disaster.
Last Updated: 28 March 2025
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Temporary traffic changes to support Ironman Cairns
There will be changed traffic conditions and road closures for the IRONMAN Cairns event on Sunday 14 June....
8 June 2026
Cairns, let’s enjoy QLD Day together!
Cairns’ residents are invited to celebrate QLD Day on the Cairns Esplanade on Saturday, 6 June, to recognise the state’s...
4 June 2026
More than $200,000 for community events
A total of $203,427 will be invested through Round 18 of the Community Partnerships Grants, supporting 18 community events and...
29 May 2026