The Queensland Government aims to deliver faster and clearer decisions for mining companies, following discussions with industry stakeholders on removing red tape over project approvals.
On 15 April, representatives from the Queensland Resources Council, Coal Australia, Australian Energy Producers, and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) met with the Resources Cabinet Committee to discuss detailed targeted proposals focused on cutting delays and streamlining approvals.
Industry representatives also briefed ministers on the impacts from the former Labor Government’s agenda regarding the mining industry, which put thousands of jobs across the state at risk.
Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dale Last says the industry wants certainty, faster decisions, and a government that supports regional growth.
“Regional Queensland families have been paying the price for Labor’s unpredictable and chaotic anti-mining and gas policies, which threatened long-lasting damage to our state,” Last says.
“The Crisafulli Government backs our mining and gas industries and the thousands of families across regional Queensland whose livelihoods depend on a strong resources sector.
“Unlike Labor, we are committed to working in consultation and collaboratively with key industry stakeholders to find improvements to the mining approvals system and ensuring projects aren’t left to languish for years without a decision.”
Last adds that the Resources Cabinet Committee is aiming to deliver an efficient and transparent system that is pro-investment.
“This will ensure resource project proponents can invest with confidence to create jobs and support regional economies,” he says.
“Queenslanders backed our plan to restore a government focused on delivery, and we are making it happen.”
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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