QRC welcomes Qld Alumina drought donation

THE Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has welcomed a contribution by Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) of $35,000 worth of hay to the drought relief organisation Rural Aid.

QRC chief executive Ian Macfarlane said the resources sector and the Queensland Government had rallied together to help support farming communities affected by the drought.

“I’d like to personally thank Queensland Alumina for providing around 350 large bales of much needed hay to farmers which was sourced from the refinery’s land in Gladstone,” Mr Macfarlane said.

“This week New Hope Group donated $50,000 to Aussie Helpers while Shell Australia ($100,000), Rio Tinto ($100,000) and Santos ($116,000) contributed funds to the Queensland Drought Appeal along with the Queensland Government’s $100,000 contribution.

"Arrow Energy provided lunch for 550 farmers for Beef Week, along with $10,000 towards feed for livestock at the Ekka."

Mr Macfarlane said all droughts bring extreme hardship and the impact flows through to the local butcher, barber and supermarket.

“Everyone feels the economic pain when the farms are in trouble. I strongly encourage everyone if they can to dig deep and donate what they can.”

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