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Address: 6, The Strand, Townsville, Qld 4810, 4810, North Queensland, Queensland
Contact person
RDA Townsville and NW Queensland
Wayde Chiesa
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Townsville is the largest centre in the Northern Region, whilst Mount Isa is the largest centre in the North West Region. The mining and agricultural sectors are the largest export sectors. Health care and social assistance, pubic administration, and retail trade are the three largest sectors by employment. 

North Queensland has long been a base for various major industries, including mineral processing, sugar mills, beef processing and concrete batching plants.

The region is home to key defence bases including Lavarack Barracks (one of Australia’s largest), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Townsville (co-located with Townsville Airport) and the Ross Island Barracks. The Port of Townsville also supports naval operations for both Australia and foreign vessels.

Townsville is the base for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australian Institute of Marine Sciences, TropWATER, CSIRO and ReefHQ aquarium.

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Regional Organisation