A new study into the value of the state's community clubs has found they provide nearly $2 billion worth of sporting and recreational facilities to Queenslanders.
The report examined the social and economic contribution of the organisations over a 10-year period.
The study found not-for-profit organisations provide people with almost $1.9 billion worth of sporting and recreational facilities.
Tourism and Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor says the State Government could not afford to replicate the services the clubs offer.
"There's 27,000 people that are employed by the clubs of Queensland," Mr Lawlor said.
"They contribute almost $700,000 a year to the community.
"The community assets, they're assets that no Government could provide."
Clubs Queensland (CQ) says the report into their activities demonstrates their value to the community.
CQ chief executive officer Doug Flockhart says he hopes the review will help to counter the criticism some venues attract over gambling and alcohol abuse.
"We have to walk that fine line between an issue on one side and a huge benefit on the other and I've got to say, that as president of Clubs Queensland," he said.
"I'm still extremely proud of the balance and the contribution Queensland clubs are able to make to Queensland communities."
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