Australia's Queensland today announced that they will pour A$3.6 million (US$3 million) into presenting a myriad of local arts, produces and culture to the world in the Australia Pavilion in the World Expo 2010 Shanghai.

Peter Beattie, Premier and Minister for Trade of Australia's Queensland government, said Queensland plans to participate in the Australian Pavilion in the Expo.

Queensland invested A$1.4 million in World Expo 2005 Aichi. This time, they are putting more money in to ensure Queensland make maximum impact at the Expo, said Beattie.

"We are confident that the World Expo 2010 will provide a strong platform for businesses, governments, and education and research organizations to cement existing relationships with China and ignite new opportunities," said Beattie.

"Queensland also intends to develop a strong promotional plan to showcase Queensland's capabilities to potential and existing business partners and the world," Beattie said.

China is Queensland's third largest merchandise export destination, and the largest source of international students.

The Australia Pavilion in Aichi 2005 attracted 71,000 visitors during the special Queensland Week.