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Tourism Australia Launches New Advertising Campaign

AUSTRALIA, AUG 3 – The $130 million campaign features global stars and tailored ads to boost international arrivals, expected to reach 10 million by 2026, supporting over 700,000 Australian jobs.

  • Starting this week, Tourism Australia is rolling out a $130 million advertising campaign across multiple countries, beginning with China, to boost international visitor numbers.
  • The campaign builds on the 'Come and Say G'day' platform first introduced in 2022, aiming to capitalize on Australia's recovering tourism after COVID-19 and recent natural disasters.
  • Featuring Australian celebrity Robert Irwin and British chef Nigella Lawson, the ads tailor content to five nations and include iconic Australian imagery and cultural nods like the 'shrimp on the barbie' line.
  • According to Don Farrell, Australia's tourism sector provides employment for over 700,000 people, with international visitor numbers expected to reach 10 million by 2026 and increase to 11.8 million by 2029.
  • The campaign’s staggered rollout across key markets signals expectations of record visitor numbers and increased economic growth fueled by tourism's broad community impact.
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Tourism Australia launches new advertising campaign

New $130 million advertising campaign aims to lure more overseas tourists to Australia.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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