Corporate Governance

Commitment to Corporate Governance


We are committed to achieving a high standard of corporate governance throughout the organisation, including the executive and managerial level. Through this commitment, we have adopted appropriate systems and processes to direct and manage the business and affairs of the corporation.

Enhancements in this area are ongoing as we strive to achieve best practice outcomes.



Statement of Intent


Tourism Queensland is a statutory authority of the Queensland Government established under the juridiction of the Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry. Tourism Queensland provides leadership and guidance to the State's tourism industry and delivers the Queensland Government's tourism agenda in national and international markets through an integrated approach to tourism planning, marketing and destination management.


We Aim to Be:

  • The global leader in Destination Management and champion of world's best practice in sustainable tourism
  • An organisation recognised for conducting business in a professional and ethical manner with all its stakeholders, clients and industry

We Plan to Get There:

  • By working in partnership with Government, Industry and Community stakeholders to maximise sustainable tourism growth in Queensland for the economic and social benefit of all Queenslanders

Our values and guiding principles guide our day-to-day decision-making and assist in ensuring the brand values remain a key element of Tourism Queensland's culture. Our organisation values are:

  • Integrity
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Goal orientation
  • Motivation

Our leadership charter
Our leadership charter is integral to the behaviours that are evident in the workplace:

Lead by example
Embrace change
Be Approachable
Inspire a shared Direction
Empower others to act
Respect the values and beliefs of others


Our Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct gives guidance on what is expected when performing our duties to ensure our decisions and behaviours are in line with the principles of public sector ethics and best practice.


Our Guiding Principles guide our day-to-day decision-making and support the framework upon which we implement our vision and mission.
  • We endeavour to push the limits and make the difference in all that we do
  • We are committed to a destination management approach in partnership with our key stakeholders
  • We are committed to the principles of sustainable tourism
  • We pursue a common vision through strategic industry leadership and alliance
  • We recognise our responsibilities to champion and protect the values of the brand of Queensland
  • We take a research based approach to marketing and development and understand and apply the consumer insights gained through this approach
  • We value knowledge and learning as key organisational and industry resources
  • We are committed to the values of teamwork and a team based approach to our business

We Will Therefore
  • Pay attention to our workforce, industry and the community and their respective needs
  • Ensure that our staff development and employment policies are carried out in a fair and non-discriminatory manner by observing the principles of equal opportunity
  • Enrich our tourism programs and policies by always drawing on relevant international, national and local perspectives and understandings
  • Maintain strategic partnerships with regional organisations and industry to enhance the research and development of our programs and activities
  • Conduct all business dealings and interactions legally, ethically, with honesty and integrity having regard to Queensland Government and Tourism Queensland policies. This includes adhering to the ethics principles of respecting the law and the system of government, respect for persons, integrity, diligence and economy of efficiency
  • Seek mutual respect and a common understanding in all our dealings with external partners to ensure high quality partnerships