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Advance Cairns Breakfast Event - How is NAIF Backing the Future of Far North Queensland?

Advance Cairns Breakfast Event - How is NAIF Backing the Future of Far North Queensland?

How Is NAIF Backing the Future of Far North Queensland?

Advance Cairns is proud to host Craig Doyle, CEO of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), for an exclusive briefing focusing on key landmark investments driving transformational growth across our region. This event comes at a pivotal moment, with an independent review of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Act 2016 currently under consideration.

Craig will also discuss NAIF’s recent investments in Cairns, including:

  • Up to $155 million - North Queensland Airports Upgrade Project: Upgrading Cairns and Mackay Airports, strengthening our region’s aviation gateway and economic connectivity.
  • Up to $140 million - Cairns Seniors Community Housing Project: A catalytic investment in affordable and social housing in Woree to help tackle the region’s housing crisis.
New panel discussion added: Richard Barker, CEO of North Queensland Airports, will join Craig Doyle on stage to further explore the North Queensland Airports Upgrade Project and its role in enhancing the region’s infrastructure and future economic resilience.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
When: 7:15am (7:30am start) - 9:00am
Where: Lagoon Room, Shangri-La The Marina
Cost: $0 - $35 Members* | $45 Non-Members 

* Advance Cairns members are entitled to one complimentary ticket per member organisation. Additional tickets for member organisation attendees can be purchased at the "Additional Member" discounted price.

Ticket Sales Close 11am Wednesday 6 August 2025

Event Properties

Event Date 13/08/2025
Event End Date 13/08/2025
Location Shangri-La Hotel Cairns

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