WHY CHOOSE SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND?

Brisbane is the gateway to Queensland, the fastest growing state in Australia. The slogan often used to attract people to Queensland is,

"Ah Queensland, Beautiful one day; Perfect the next".

Many people come to Brisbane from other states because of the beautiful climate and relaxed lifestyle. Brisbane has one of the most enviable climates of any city in the world. Our average temperature in summer is 21-37 degrees Celcius, and 8-20 degrees Celcius in winter.

Since 1991 Greater Brisbane has enjoyed a growth rate of 2%, compared with the national growth rate of 1.2%. The major contributor to this growth is interstate and overseas migration. Queensland justly calls itself "the Smart State" because it is attracting business companies and talented entrepreneurs from all over the world.

Since the majority of the population lives in the south-east corner, this region has become the State's commercial, educational, cultural and business hub. Not forgetting it remains the "holiday Mecca" of Australia.

Gone are the days when Australia's national dish was 'pie and sauce'. Cuisines from every corner of the Globe are available in Brisbane.

Queensland offers a world-class education system, from pre-school to university.

Brisbane is a major city, but it has the atmosphere of an over-grown country town, in that it lacks the 'rat-race' that is the mark of many other cities of comparable size.

Because of the economic boom that is expected in the mining and other industries the state Government expects to need about 47,000 new skilled migrants in the workforce in the next few years.

Australia in general, and Queensland in particular, has a high quality of housing, clean environment, and excellent sporting amenities.

Continue reading at Work, Rest and Play to find about Queensland employment opportunities, leisure activities and lifestyle.