This study of the socio-economic impacts of Defence activities in Central Queensland (CQ) was commissioned by the Commonwealth Department of Defence in order to determine the following research aims: 1. What is the economic impact of the Defence Force presence in the CQ region? Can an economic model be established which enables on-going analysis of this impact? 2. What is the social impact of the Defence Force presence in the CQ Region? What are the social issues which emerge from such a presence? How can the Department of Defence incorporate such issues in any future planning? 3. What are the community attitudes and perceptions to the Defence Force presence in CQ? To what extent do such attitudes and perceptions impact on the socio-economic fabric of the region? 4. To what extent do the CQ facilities (business, tourism, social, transport, accommodation etc) meet the needs of the Defence Force personnel? What gaps can be identified? What can be undertaken within the community to fill such gaps?