Government

Townsville is the public sector administration centre for North Queensland with a large number of both Federal and State Government departments located in the City. Townsville has the largest Government employment rate of any regional city in Queensland.

Government Departments with major administrative centres in Townsville include:

The Queensland Department of Tourism Industry and Regional Development works to support sustainable economic development in Queensland that will secure growth and employment.

The Department contributes to economic growth by fostering a positive environment for business and industry. The Townsville office promotes sustainable development in the region by:

• Pursuing strong partnerships with key industry sectors in North Queensland.
• Identifying major new opportunities to assist North Queensland's future development.
• Working with the private sector to capture investment opportunities that strengthen the region's economic performance.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is the Australian Government's principal revenue collection agency. The ATO's role is to manage tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.

The Department of Defence also has a significant presence in Townsville. Townsville is home to one of the largest contingents of defence personnel (Army and Air Force) in Australia, injecting millions of dollars into local business.