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QLD ICT industry jobs 'lifeline', calls for urgent government action on jobs creation

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”This includes how each party plans to increase the adoption of ICT to create jobs and transform businesses and how each party plans to support and develop the ICT industry.”

When the government is searching for ways in which to stimulate economic activity they should look to technology first, according to the ICT Industry Workgroup.
 
“To ensure the immediate benefits of a ‘technology first’ approach are extended into the mid and long term, we are proposing a 100 day plan which includes adequate funding and resources to nurture Queensland’s ICT industry and foster its growth and competitiveness nationally and globally,” Dr Campbell added.