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Government investment in tourism boosts local economies and jobs, with record visitor numbers and spending, especially in regional areas.
🟡 Medium · Question without notice17 June 2026 · 812 words
Tourism investment drives record visitor numbers, spending, and jobs, particularly in regional Weste
Government investment boosts tourism, creating jobs and economic growth.
“We are coming off a record year in tourism. We had a record-breaking year in 2025. There were 23% more visitors and 30% more visitors spend in just that 12-month gap between 2024 and 2025.”
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Members who spoke
Munday, LisaWhitby, Reece
Topics
tourismeconomic developmentregional developmentjob creationmajor events
· 17 June 2026
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