What is Marine Queensland?

Established in 1973 as a non profit, non government association, Marine Queensland is the ‘peak body' representing the leisure and light commercial marine industry. The association is funded by member subscriptions, boat shows, events and its commercial entities and arrangements.

We represent the following industry sectors and lobby groups

  • Manufacturers
  • Retailers and Marine Dealers
  • Marina Developers and Operators
  • Marine Brokerages
  • Charters Boat and Tourism Operators
  • Boat Syndicators
  • Marine Surveyors
  • Marine Educators and Licensors
  • Marine Recruitment and Workforce Development Providers
  • Marine Finance and Insurance Providers
  • Marine Industry Supply Chain Businesses
  • Queensland Small Craft Council (Representing yacht and boat clubs)
  • Moreton Bay Access Alliance (Lobby group)
  • Coral Sea Access Alliance (Lobby group)

Our members come from over 1600 businesses within Queensland's leisure and small commercial marine markets.

In 2005 - 06 the total Recreational Boating Industry within Australia generated direct industry revenue of $7.8 billion nationally, including annual exports of $934 million. The industry employed 28,000 full time, part time and casual employees. (Source: EMDA 2007)

Our role & purpose

"Marine Queensland has a pivotal role as the peak industry organization to advocate and promote the leisure marine industry co-operatively with the industry participants and to facilitate industry development"

So, on behalf of our members we... 

  • Promote the Marine Industry through marketing and advocacy
  • Provide showcases for industry products through our boat shows
  • Provide leadership and liaise with Governments, Authorities and Agencies
  • Provide up to date information on legislative requirements
  • Provide technical, regulatory and manufacturing information and advice
  • Provide strategy, advice and practical assistance on environmental issues
  • Assist with training on OH&S, Trade Practices and Fair Trading Act requirements and recruitment
  • Provide Industry Accreditation programs
  • Provide consumer complaint mediation and resolution
  • Advise and represent on legal and financial matters
  • Conduct and provide research on Marine Industry markets
  • Conduct industry seminars, conferences& networking opportunities
  • Demand driven product and infrastructure development and investment attraction

  • Enhance awareness of the economic, social and environmental significance of the Leisure Marine Industry across all levels of government

Marine Queensland also provides its members with a range of commercial benefits.

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Membership is open to any business engaged principally in the marine industry, subject to satisfying entrance qualifications

Please complete the 'contact us' form to recieve further information on becoming a part of your industry association.