Avalon 2025

Defence Jobs Queensland at Avalon 2025

25-30 March, Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria

Queensland’s aerospace and air defence organisations were on show at the Australian International Aerospace and Defence Exposition—Avalon 2025.

The Queensland Government, through Defence Jobs Queensland, exhibited at the event along with more than 20 leading Queensland aerospace and space companies.

Industry partners joining us on the Queensland Government stand included:

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Avalon 2025 - Boeing Australia and Queensland Government business leaders' reception

On Tuesday 25 March 2025, DJQ partnered with Boeing Australia to host a networking reception in Melbourne for Defence, aerospace and space business leaders attending Avalon 2025.

The reception was attended by more than 150 representatives from industry, Defence and government, with Boeing Australia’s Managing Director Mrs Amy List delivering the Keynote address, after a welcome video from Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, the Hon. Jarron Bleijie MP. The Queensland Government’s Strategic Defence Advisor for Aerospace, Air Vice-Marshal Neil Hart (Ret’d), MC’d the event.

Queensland Aerospace Roadmap

The Queensland Aerospace 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan identifies new opportunities and solutions to continue to accelerate growth in both the civilian and defence aerospace sectors and to create sustainable jobs well in the future.

Queensland Space Industry Strategy

The goal of the Queensland Space Industry Strategy is for Queensland’s space industry to be recognised as a leading centre in Australasia for launch activities, ground systems, Earth observation, niche manufacturing, robotics and automation for space by 2025. With opportunities growing across the globe in space capabilities and systems, Queensland is well-positioned to further harness our enormous potential.

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Last updated: 16 Apr 2025