QRC chief comments on job applications to Adani

QUEENSLAND Resources Council CEO Ian Macfarlane has released a supportive statement on high job application numbers to work at the Adani Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin.

"It's not surprising that almost 14,500 people have expressed interest in working on the Adani mining project," Mr Macfarlane said.

"The resources sector is a strong and steady employer of Queenslanders, despite the fact that Queensland's unemployment rate is among the highest in Australia.  

"Over the past 12 months, the resources industry has added more than 10,000 extra jobs. Its continued strength is essential to our state.

"Resources jobs underpin the economy of South East Queensland, but importantly, they also drive the economies of Central and North Queensland too. 

"The resources sector is primed to keep investing and keep employing, especially given the global demand for our commodities including thermal coal, met coal, bauxite and zinc.

"It is essential that we have the right processes in place to ensure the resources sector can continue to support the Queensland economy, and that Queensland maintains its reputation as a stable place to invest.

"All projects should be given a fair go and treated on their merits, with consistent rules and regulations," Mr Macfarlane said.

"The Adani Carmichael project has undergone stringent state and federal assessment processes over the last eight years.

"The QRC urges the Palaszczuk Government to complete the final assessment in a timely and transparent manner.

"There should be no unnecessary hurdles or delays. Queenslanders' jobs are depending on it."

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