Did you know that Creative Industries are a Smart State Priority?
WHY?
Because they are innovation-led, knowledge -intensive and highly exportable. (Queensland Government, 2007)
The Queensland Government’s ongoing strategy, “Creativity is Big Business- A framework for the future” supports business growth in Queensland’s creative industries with a focus on the key areas of export, creative industries profile, business skills and research. Queensland’s creative industries are worth $3.4billion annually and generate $1.1 billion in annual exports.
28 000 people were employed in creative industries in 2004, increasing to 67 000 in 2006. Employment within creative industries is expected to exceed 70 000 in 2007.
There are currently 25 000 creative industries businesses operating in Queensland. This represents a five year growth rate of 4.6 per cent compared with a national growth rate of 3.7 per cent. (Queensland Government, 2007)
What do you think this kind of information will mean for you and your creative future?
August 26, 2007 at 11:00 pm
Well i think thats its going to be very competitive for me, although its great because there is more opportunity it’s also going to end up being a hard industry to get in, because of the growth
August 30, 2007 at 9:48 am
I agree with Ash that it will become more competive. This type of information re-affirms that we will have to continue to be unique and look at situations differently.