Resources sector will dig into Advance Queensland review

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed the Palaszczuk Government’s announcement of a review of its signature Advance Queensland policy to promote home-grown innovation.

QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said to support almost 300,000 jobs and deliver 80 percent of Queensland’s exports, the resources sector adopts and develops innovation for sustainable, competitive and safe development of the State’s mineral and petroleum reserves.

“The world wants what we have, particularly for infrastructure, growth in renewables, electric vehicles and battery storage,” Mr Macfarlane said.

“To supply the cutting edge, the resources sector is at the cutting edge to ensure we are sustainable, competitive and safe.

“In announcing the Advance Queensland review today, I welcome the specific reference to mining by Innovation Minister Kate Jones.”

Minister Jones said: “Queensland’s strengths are long-term industries such as agriculture and mining and we must make sure we provide the investment in advanced technologies to ensure that we continue to be world leaders in these industries which provide long-term sustainable jobs."

Mr Macfarlane said: “On behalf of the resources sector, the QRC will be an active contributor to the Advance Queensland review.”

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