Uncertainty and loss of momentum are just some of the concerns being expressed over the prospect of a long caretaker period.
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The Queensland Tourism Industry Council said prolonged uncertainty was never a good thing.
Chief executive Daniel Gschwind said key issues included securing Tourism and Events Queensland's budget so big projects and events could continue, driving jobs growth and attracting investment.
"Once you lose that momentum, it's that much harder to regenerate it," he said.
"Having said all of that, tourism is very much a matter of bipartisan interest.
"Both sides of politics have pledged ongoing support for the broad direction that the Tourism industry and the previous government have mapped out.
"The sooner we have a functioning government, the more likely it is we can continue on that path."
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland said the inconclusive result had left the business community reeling.
General Manager of Advocacy Nick Behrens said they had already seen fall out in three key areas: major projects being in limbo; difficulties in budget planning for 2015/16 and consumers putting off big purchasing decisions.
"This is squeezing businesses into a very difficult position," he said.
"What is clear at this point is that any conclusion to this mess is months, not weeks away."
He said the major parties had to focus on stability until the result of the election and Ferny Grove question were resolved.
"Dramatic change will only add to this instability and we urge a steady-as-she-goes approach in the interim period," Mr Behrens said.
"There must also rightly be emphasis on reuniting the state and we truly believe the best means for this to occur is through listening and compromise."
Together Union Secretary Alex Scott claimed a caretaker government would be able to force through privatisation in the public service.
"While the current health minister (liberal leader Lawrence Springborg) is contesting the asset sales are off the table, the policies that they took forward included the privatisation and outsourcing of fairly large sections of the public sector," he said.
"We'd be very concerned that there would be the ability for the current government departments to move towards very significant programs of privatisation and outsourcing, which would clearly be within the caretaker provisions but would be completely inappropriate given the nature of the election result."
On Monday Mr Springborg said a caretaker government would need to consult with the opposition for any major decision.
"There is nothing that is required for the machinery of government to go on, for our hospitals, for our schools, for police to do their job," he said.
"And the other thing which is very, very important with regards to this is if there is a need for a major decision outside, within the caretaker provisions, then you consult the opposition."
Fairfax Media contacted Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Graham Quirk for comment but was referred to an old interview transcript.