BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cairns Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cairns Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.cairnschamber.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cairns Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260701T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T080359 CREATED:20260526T225755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T225913Z UID:10000023-1782900000-1782903600@www.cairnschamber.com.au SUMMARY:July FNQ DAMA Information Session for FNQ Employers DESCRIPTION:Cairns Chamber of Commerce Migration Manager Geoff Heath invites FNQ Employers to this free\, in-person information session on the Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement\, otherwise known as the FNQ DAMA. \n\n\n\nThe FNQ DAMA is a skilled migration program that is tailored to meet the unique workforce needs of Far North Queensland. It differs in many ways from standard skilled migration pathways – offering a greater range of occupations determined by local demand\, along with various concessions – providing more flexibility and certainty for both employers and employees. \n\n\n\nFor over six years\, the FNQ DAMA has been assisting business owners to access overseas workers and address critical skill shortages\, where positions cannot be filled from the Australian labour market. \n\n\n\nIn this information session\, Geoff will: \n\n\n\n\nDe-mystify the FNQ DAMA and unpack how it can work for your business\n\n\n\nDiscuss the Occupations and Concessions List\n\n\n\nExplain how to prepare a Request for Endorsement\, including the steps you need to take and information you need to provide\n\n\n\nAnswer your questions in an open Q&A forum\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWHEN: Wednesday 1st July 2026TIME: 10.00am – 11.00am (please arrive 5 minutes before the session is set to commence)WHERE: Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office\, Mezzanine Level\, The Pier Shopping Centre\, Pier Point Road\, Cairns QLD 4870PARKING: The Pier Shopping Centre offers FREE underground car parking for 2hours \n\n\n\nPlease note: Due to the limited capacity of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce boardroom\, attendance at these information sessions is strictly capped. If you have registered but are no longer able to attend\, we kindly ask that you notify Danielle as soon as possible by emailing executiveservices@cairnschamber.com.au to update your availability. URL:https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/july-fnq-dama-information-session-for-fnq-employers/ LOCATION:Cairns Chamber of Commerce\, Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office\, Mezzanine Level\, The Pier Shopping Centre\, Pier Point Road\, Cairns\, Queensland\, 4870\, Australia CATEGORIES:Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Cairns Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@cairnschamber.com.au GEO:-16.919967;145.7778001 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cairns Chamber of Commerce Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office Mezzanine Level The Pier Shopping Centre Pier Point Road Cairns Queensland 4870 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cairns Chamber of Commerce Office\, Mezzanine Level\, The Pier Shopping Centre\, Pier Point Road:geo:145.7778001,-16.919967 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260731T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260731T140000 DTSTAMP:20260603T080359 CREATED:20260529T001714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T030532Z UID:10000027-1785497400-1785506400@www.cairnschamber.com.au SUMMARY:July Business Luncheon An Economic Outlook DESCRIPTION:Join the Cairns Chamber of Commerce for our July Business Luncheon\, presented by Pete Faulkner – Conus Consultancy Services. \n\n\n\nTwelve months ago\, the outlook was cautiously optimistic. Inflation was back in the target band\, interest rates were falling\, and the main challenge was structural; lifting Australia’s lagging productivity. What a difference a year makes. \n\n\n\nWar in the Middle East has triggered the largest oil supply disruption on record\, sending fuel prices surging and reigniting inflation. The RBA has reversed course with three consecutive rate hikes\, unwinding the relief delivered in 2025. And a shifting global trade landscape continues to create uncertainty for exporters. In this year’s Economic Outlook\,  Pete explores how these compounding shocks are reshaping the national\, state and regional economic picture\, and what it all means for businesses in the Far North. \n\n\n\nWhen: Friday 31 July2026Time: 11.30am – 2.00pmWhere: Reef Hotel Casino\, 35-41 Wharf St\, Cairns CityCost: $75 Members | $95 Non-Members | $600 Table of 8Inclusions: Welcome Drink on Arrival\, Alternate Drop Main Course\, Freshly Brewed Tea & Coffee \n\n\n\nDietary Requirements: If you\, or any of your guests\, have dietary requirements\, please email admin@cairnschamber.com.au immediately after making your booking. We cannot guarantee that dietary requests advised after registration has closed for the event will be catered for. \n\n\n\nBy purchasing a ticket to any Cairns Chamber of Commerce event\, you acknowledge and consent to being photographed or recorded on video by event photographers. You agree that such images or recordings may be used for promotional and marketing purposes\, including but not limited to social media and other marketing campaigns. URL:https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/event/july-business-luncheon-an-economic-outlook/ LOCATION:Reef Hotel Casino\, 35-41 Wharf St\, Cairns\, QLD\, 4870\, Australia CATEGORIES:Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.cairnschamber.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/email-footer-website-images-for-events-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cairns Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:info@cairnschamber.com.au GEO:-16.9239379;145.7771074 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Reef Hotel Casino 35-41 Wharf St Cairns QLD 4870 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=35-41 Wharf St:geo:145.7771074,-16.9239379 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR