International business

Brisbane City Council is committed to advancing Brisbane’s place in the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Council’s international business programs aim to improve the economic benefits and opportunities for Brisbane-based businesses by:

  • strengthening sister city relationships throughout the Asia Pacific and the Middle East
  • facilitating business and trade connections for Brisbane organisations with international markets
  • supporting local businesses to achieve successful outcomes through our sister city networks
  • co-ordinating inbound international delegations and outbound business missions to overseas markets.

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Council is committed to supporting businesses to continue to grow in both domestic and international markets. The International Internship Program provides support for host businesses through the skills and knowledge of domestic students with multicultural backgrounds and international students from Brisbane's sister cities.

Council works closely with local and international agencies and organisations to leverage our sister city relationships to maximise the best possible business outcomes for Brisbane residents and businesses. 

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Brisbane regularly welcomes visiting inbound international delegations and study visits consisting of government representatives, business people and academics to connect with Council. 

The Lord Mayor leads delegations from the Brisbane business community to strategic trade regions to develop and strengthen business ties. Council's business missions have a reputation for opening the doors to new markets and enabling businesses to explore potential opportunities within our networks.

The Asia Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) and Mayors' Forum is one of the region's premier summits, attracting a significant number of business and civic leaders. Initiated by Brisbane City Council over 25 years ago, the APCS provides an interactive platform for participants to connect, exchange knowledge, hear from world renowned leaders and identify potential civic, cultural and business opportunities. 

Council offers temporary office space in Brisbane City Hall to foreign consulates and embassies for consular and passport services for South East Queensland residents and visitors.

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