Defence

The Rockhampton Region has a long and proud history of military cooperation, hosting regular multinational defence exercises in the city at the nearby Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area.

With excellent road, rail, air and sea connections and its proximity to Australia's largest military training area, Rockhampton presents an abundance of opportunities for Defence organisations and defence focused businesses to base themselves in an accessible location with regular interactions with key defence decision-makers. The region's skilled workforce with roots in mining, manufacturing and agriculture, stands ready to pivot to support defence manufacturing and logistics, reinforced by facilities such as Rockhampton Airport, the Port of Rockhampton (Port Alma) and the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area.

Rockhampton Regional Council, in conjunction with neighbouring local governments, is pursuing new opportunities within the defence industry. For more, please contact the Advance Rockhampton team or see what we're doing to make Central Queensland a key location for this vital industry below.